Chemistry Laboratory Intern

Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) is seeking graduate students in chemistry or materials science program for a 2025 Summer Internship to work in our Laboratory, located in Northbrook, Illinois.

WJE is a global firm of engineers, architects, and materials scientists committed to helping solve, repair, and avoid problems in the built world since 1956. As an Intern, you will have the opportunity to work side-by-side with industry-leading experts and gain hands-on experience while applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.

The WJE Janney Technical Center, located on the campus of the company headquarters in Northbrook, IL, is seeking candidates who are in between bachelor's degree and master's or PhD programs or current graduate students.As an intern, you will have the opportunity to apply your classroom training in the real world.

Responsibilities:

• Perform wet chemical and instrumental analyses, under the guidance of experienced materials scientists, including completing stoichiometric calculations; preparing chemical solutions of specified concentrations; weighing samples; and performing titrations

• Will gain hands on experience working with concrete, sealant, polymers, paint and other materials

• Accurately record and organize data for analysis, while exercising good judgment in assessing reasonableness of test results

• Assume responsibility for key aspects of laboratory safety, maintenance, and quality assurance, including setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory instruments; cleaning glassware; and restocking laboratory supplies, reagents, and solutions

• Interface with project teams and disciplines across the company

Requirements:

• Qualified candidates will have completed their bachelor's or have begun completing a master's or PhD program in Chemistry or Materials Science

• Ability to demonstrate strong laboratory skills, integrity, excellent oral and written communication skills, curiosity, and enthusiasm required

• Possess a strong interest in performing hands-on laboratory work and supporting professional staff that focuses on laboratory testing and analysis of real-world building materials required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability. Individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate office and laboratory equipment such as balances, glassware, chemicals, computer, printer, copier, telephone, voice mail system, and other office and lab equipment. Requirements also include:

• Ability to work safely in a chemistry laboratory environment

• Understanding of basic chemical principles, including stoichiometry and the appropriate way to prepare laboratory solutions

• Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment up to 30 lbs.

• Ability to record data clearly and write passages for reports, letters, etc.

• Ability to understand and appreciate safety training specific to numerous workplace and laboratory hazards

• Additionally, qualified candidates will demonstrate strong laboratory skills, integrity, excellent oral and written communication skills, curiosity, and enthusiasm.

WJE offers a robust, total compensation structure, where the hourly rate is just one component of an employee's annual earnings. Additionally, employees may be eligible to receive overtime, variable compensation based on personal and company performance, often resulting in above-market annual earnings. Actual hourly rate will be based on several factors including consideration for a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role while remaining mindful of our commitment to internal equity. A good faith estimate of the starting hourly rate (gross) for this position is in the following range:

This non-exempt position is eligible for additional overtime pay. Additionally, employees in this position receive an annual discretionary bonus based on personal and company performance. WJE's industry-leading, total rewards package enables our employees to grow and thrive with comprehensive health and financial benefits including robust and affordable health plans for employees and their families, generous 401(k) matching, time off to care for yourself and others, and investments in employees' professional development, to name a few. More information on WJE's total rewards package can be found atwww.wje.com/careers/employment-benefits.

WJE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants to apply including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans (VEVRAA federal contractor).

WJE will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Fair Chance Ordinances.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)