Materials ChemistryChemical Engineering Intern (Spring 2026)

Role:Paid Materials Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Intern
Location:Waltham MA
Full Time: 40 hours per week starting January 2026
On-Site:No virtual work is available. Local candidates only.

About Folia: Folia Materials is an award-winning cleantech using advanced paper coating technology as our platform super material. Folias POU Water Filters are on-sale at 2500 grocers in Bangladesh. Folias paper microwave susceptors provide superior microwave foods and sustainability. We are looking for individuals who take the initiative - in their work and community - to be a part of our success story.

Are you a current student seeking an internship - versed in renewable materials/ paper/chemical engineering Looking to build cutting-edge technical skills and lab work experience We encourage you to read more and apply for this exciting opportunity.

Overview:
This role performs materials chemistry testing analysis qualification documentation and deployment efforts for Folia Materials breakthrough technology.

Responsibilities:

• Laboratory R&D to investigate and characterize the efficacy and properties of novel coating materials
• Perform product testing including but not limited to the use of analytical instruments visual inspections and sample preparation for third-party chemical analysis
• Ensure that testing characterization and inspection data reports are completed and organized in support of the Quality Management System.

What we look for:

• Ability to perform analytical laboratory testing with consistent rigor and attention to detail
• Proficiency in understanding technical specifications and procedures.
• Ability to synthesize data and findings into succinct reports and presentations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervisionwhile also contributing observations
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize requests and effectively manage multiple daily tasks
• Adaptability- ability to rapidly master new technical skills and identify roadblocks

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (chemical engineering environmental engineering renewable materials chemistry paper science and engineering fiber/textile science) is required.
• Recent graduates in the aforementioned disciplines
• Experience in cellulosic materials pulp paper or textiles is helpful
• Experience working in a laboratory maintaining and operating equipment and maintaining records and reports of product development activities is preferred.

We Offer You:

• Professional Development - opportunity to cross-collaborate on multiple projects/ research
• A thorough introduction to the startup world - you will experience first-hand how startups function
• A close-knit team driven to sustainability and innovation
• Monetary compensation for your contribution to our work