Research and Development Intern (Summer 2026)
Research and Development Intern (Summer 2026)
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Job Description:
Position Overview
This position is responsible for assisting R&D Staff in performing development work on new and existing products. This can involve literature reviews to determine the current state of chemical biological agronomic and biochemical knowledge experimental design formulation optimization and testing of materials and processes at laboratory and pilot plant scales.
Key Responsibilities
Assist R&D Staff in the development and commercialization of new chemical and biological products. This work involves collecting analyzing and reporting information from product and process evaluations at lab pilot and production scale.
Perform commercialization work which entails elucidation and specification of operational sequences raw material and product specification and development of alternative avenues for production.
Perform physical and chemical tests data analysis and communicate test results and experimental observations.
Perform general daily functions in the Laboratory area.
Execute literature reviews and provide critical summaries of findings.
Perform product evaluations via in-house testing or in conjunction with field researchers.
Evaluate feedstocks and products including chemical and physical properties.
Develop and maintaining required record systems.
What is expected of you and others at this level
Minimal job-related experience
Acquires basic skills to perform routine tasks
Work is prescribed and completed with little autonomy
Works with either close supervision or under clearly defined procedures
Minimum Qualifications & Skills
Two years progress or more in working towards a bachelors degree in natural sciences (chemistry microbiology botany) or a related degree
A working knowledge of statistics laboratory procedures and technology. Functional proficiency of the MS Office suite of software
Physical Requirements and Working Environment
The incumbent is subject to frequent contact with potentially hazardous ingredients dirt dust noise and adverse weather conditions and therefore must be aware of health hazards.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols policies procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons Statement of Principles.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Also they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons Inc. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
