Research and Development Intern
Research and Development Intern
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Donaldson is committed to solving the worlds most complex filtration challenges. Together we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn effect change and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities.
The Donaldson internship program provides innovative students with meaningful hands-on experience in a collaborative industry environment. Through real-world projects mentorship and development opportunities we aim to support career growth and build a talent pipeline aligned with our values and goals. This internship takes place in Bloomington MN during an 10-12-week period.
Our Media Technology group withinour Corporate Technology department is looking for an Intern to help develop new membrane technology. If you are a creative innovator who is looking to influence an industry leader through research and development this role will excite alongside a team of scientists and engineers you will develop new membranes and expand the uses of existing membranes to be used across our portfolio of filtration products. Successful candidates may have some base knowledge of polymers or materials science and interest in developing skills in an R&D laboratory as well as data analysis.
Role Responsibilities:
- Assist or lead in projects to assess and develop technical capability for novel polymer membranes in terms of knowledge processes and development methods.
- Refer to patent and academic literature to generate experimental plans towards novel membrane development.
- Uses sound statistical methods to design experiments and analyze test results.
- Compiles experiments and results into technical project reports and presents findings to both peers and project leaders.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled undergraduate rising junior/current sophomore or rising senior/current junior in an accredited program pursuing a bachelors degree in: Chemistry Materials Science Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel Word Outlook PowerPoint).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous laboratory experience preferably in academic or industrial research labs.
- Energetic self-starter who seeks innovative solutions.
- Experience or familiarity with polymer/material science analytical methods (FTIR TGA DSC etc.).
- Ability to communicate effectively to small and large groups.
- Minimum 3.0 out of 4.0 cumulative GPA.
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Hourly Pay Range: $23.00-27.00 depending on projected undergraduate graduation date educational degree in progress and major of study upon time of hire.
This position is overtime eligible as per state and federal regulations.
Employee benefits are part of the total rewards package that Donaldson Company Inc. provides to you. Our benefits program includes retirement plan (401k) paid time away sick and safe time (MN only) and the employee assistance program
Immigration Sponsorship Not Available:
Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g. H-1B J-1 F-1 CPT OPT etc.).
Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.
Keywords: intern internship polymer analytical methods
Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability and Veterans
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Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Full-Time
