About the Company
Elinor Coatings creates solutions for corrosion, degradation, and fouling through research in surface protection. We value environmental sustainability and conservation and diversity in backgrounds, experiences, and personalities. This role will join a team of researchers in developing new formulations of protective and anti-corrosion coatings for metals. Support long-term federal research contracts in aerospace and ground vehicle support.
About the Role
This role will join a team of researchers developing protective and anti-corrosion coatings for U.S. Department of Defense aerospace, maritime, and ground vehicle support. Research Assistants report to the internship field supervisor/senior scientist.
Responsibilities
Support laboratory operations by assisting with materials testing, environmental exposure studies, equipment operation, data analysis, and technical reporting while gaining experience in industry best practices in quality, safety, and technical operations.
Gain hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, testing methods, and quality management systems
Assist with sample preparation and testing
Support the operation, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory equipment while learning proper testing techniques
Collect, organize, and analyze test data based on industry specifications to support technical reports and research projects
Understand data management and research reporting:
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) for data acquisition, documentation, and data entry
Become familiar with database handling and report generating
Learn and use basic safety, skills and operating procedures in a laboratory setting:
Maintain safe and clean workspaces consistent with environmental regulations and best practices
Follow lab standard operating procedures
Practice good chemical hygiene
Follow proper cybersecurity protocols and data protection protocols
Additional Responsibilities:
Participate in meetings and reports when appropriate
Assist with field testing if needed
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum Education/Experience
College student (Sophomore, Junior, Senior, or Graduate)
Major in field of science or engineering
Two semesters of chemistry lab experience preferred
Oral and written communication skills to enable working with multi-disciplinary groups of individuals with diverse backgrounds
Benefits
Internship or Multi-Semester Co-op:
401k match up to 5% of contribution