Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Intern – Technology, R&D
Work Location: ATI Specialty Alloys and Components (Millersburg, OR)
Status: Paid Internship (with relocation)
ATI is a global manufacturer of technically advanced specialty materials and complex components. Our
products support diverse markets and industries such as aerospace and defense, oil & gas, electrical
energy, medical, automotive, and other industrial markets.
ATI Millersburg is seeking a Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Intern to join our team. This is a day shift
position, ideally a minimum of 20 hours a week with some flexibility in hours and days worked. The
Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Intern will be collecting samples from Chemical Operations, running
bench-scale experiments, and interpreting data obtained from laboratory analysis, as well as helping with
projects such as discovering new separations technology or streamlining production processes. The ideal
intern will be comfortable with extracting detailed context from data, have excellent interpersonal skills, and
possess a drive to learn in a multidisciplinary environment.
Primary Responsibilities
• Learn to understand varied and complex manufacturing process steps and the chemical species
involved.
• Read relevant scientific literature for insight into chemical process steps and potential technological
improvements.
• Develop awareness of potential exposures to chemical and physical hazards common in industrial
environments and analytical laboratory spaces.
• Collect samples in an industrial setting, then prepare and submit samples for laboratory analysis.
• Set up experiments utilizing bench-scale processing or laboratory equipment.
• Record and interpret collected data and deduce conclusions that are relevant to production
applications.
• Document findings in reports and present to a multidisciplinary audience.
Basic Qualifications
• Must be currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or related
science or engineering degree.
Preferences
Experience with basic chemical laboratory safety.
• Proficient in the use of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) with professional communication skills,
both verbal and written.
• A desire to learn more about chemistry or chemical separations.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently when provided clear expectations and guidance.
• Able to prioritize, multi-task, and maintain attention to detail while understanding its context and
impact within a bigger process or goal.
• Highly prefer a candidate seeking a Bachelor’s, or other higher level, degree.
• Candidate has taken Inorganic Chemistry or related coursework.
• Candidate has any knowledge or experience with titrations, chromatography, ICP, or gravimetric
analysis.
*It is ATI’s policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company’s positions.
Due to the nature of its operations, including certain federal government contracts, ATI Specialty Alloys & Components
must track — and in some cases limit employment opportunity based on — citizenship or immigration status.
ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to
applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or
any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an
applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested
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