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Contract Type:Temporaries Who we are LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.7 billion in 2023. The company currently has about 12,800 employees in 32 countries. Our core business is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products.LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.
Job Highlights
The Applications Intern will support the LANXESS R&D Department by performing laboratory research in the formulation areas of personal care, home care, food & beverage, industrial & institutional, fragrance, and more. Duties include exploration of product applications, preparation of formulas, determination of product quality, and performance testing of formulations and chemistries. Intern will operate various laboratory equipment, document lab results, complete data entry, and prepare presentations and reports. In addition, this position will:
- Provide support for R&D staff with the set up, operation and documentation of research projects.
- Formulate various materials to customer or internal specifications for evaluation.
- Do laboratory work evaluating various properties and effectiveness of personal care, home care, industrial, and other applications as required.
- Operate testing equipment safely, accurately and efficiently.
- Organize and perform data entry of analytical results and create appropriate technical reports and/or presentations as required.
- Present project status, updates and results to the R&D team as well as the LANXESS R&D leadership.
- Perform laboratory cleanup of equipment, glassware, sample bottles and work areas. Maintain a neat and safe work area, adhering to all safety policies and procedures.
- Carry out any tasks or other reasonable duties as requested by the company
Requirements
- Completion of Junior year in a B.S. program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related science as minimum. Bachelor's degree in chemistry or science-related field is preferred.
- Completion one year of college level Organic Chemistry.
- Experience working in a laboratory environment.
- Understanding of chemical interactions and hazards.
- Ability to work with and around various laboratory chemicals safely.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills for data entry, data evaluation, report development, and file organization.
- Strong problem solving and organizational skills.
What we offer you
- Compensation: We offer competitive compensation packages, inclusive of a global bonus program and an individual performance bonus program.In accordance with Washington state requirements, minimumpay for this position is $23.10 per hour and may be higher depending on degree program and year in school. Please note that interns are not eligible for our benefits and time off plans due to the temporary nature of the position.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a variety of benefits to support your financial security, health and wellbeing. These benefits include:
- Health care - Medical, Dental, Vision
- Health Spending Account (HSA) with High Deductible PPO XD
- Employee Life Insurance - Basic, Supplemental Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life Insurance and AD&D
- Disability Coverage - Short-Term and Long-Term
- Flexible Spending Accounts - Health Care and Dependent Care
- NortonLifeLock device security, online privacy, and identity theft protection
- Aflac Benefits
- Legal Assistance Program
- Retirement Benefits - Defined Contribution 401(k) Plan with Employer Retirement Contribution and Employer Match - Work-Life, Time Off & Flexibility: We support you in maintaining a balance between working hours and personal life. With our global "Xwork" program, we offer flexible working arrangements in all countries in which we operate. Washington employees who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement accrue a minimum of 80 hours of vacation per year; have 10 paid holidays; and accrue 64 hours of Sick/Personal time per year. Employees who are covered by a collective bargaining agreement earn time off in accordance with the provisions of the agreement.
- Training & Development: We are committed to your professional and personal development and encourage you in the ongoing pursuit of education, training and knowledge through both formal and informal learning.
- Diversity:LANXESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religion, national origin, veteran status and political beliefs.
LANXESS has a value-based performance culture. We are seeking a range of human interests, backgrounds, and experiences that can be engaged to achieve respect, ownership, trust, professionalism, integrity and healing across all sectors. We are looking to find diverse and talented people to join our team. Studies have shown that some individuals are less likely to apply if they do not meet 100% of the criteria. We are looking to equalize the gap! If you are excited about this role but your past experiences do not align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We will look to assess your talent against our competencies, values and requirements to get the best organizational fit. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles we have available! Join the LANXESS team!
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Lanxess Corporation
life insurance, paid holidays, 401(k)
Mar 04, 2025