Intern - Laboratory

Company Description

Veolia is a global leader in environmental services, operating across all five continents with nearly 218,000 employees. Specializing in water, energy, and waste management, Veolia designs and implements innovative solutions for decarbonization, depollution, and resource regeneration, supporting communities and industries in their ecological transformation. Within this framework, Water Tech brings together a dedicated team of experienced professionals committed to tackling the world's most complex challenges related to water scarcity, quality, productivity, and energy. Together, we pursue a shared mission to create a more sustainable future.

Job Description

Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions is seeking thoughtful, dedicated interns to join our 10,000-strong team as we provide leading water treatment solutions to clients across municipal and industrial sectors, spanning locations on six continents. With over a century of innovation, Veolia has remained at the forefront of progress, from the inception of the Suez Canal to our efforts in tackling water scarcity. Addressing the world's greatest challenges related to water use and reuse has never been more critical than it is today.

At Veolia, we recognize that diverse teams make more informed decisions, achieve superior results, and contribute to the formation of stronger communities. We are a staunch advocate of diversity and inclusion at every level of our organization, and we take pride in maintaining an environment of equal opportunity.

The Lab Chemist Intern will work as part of a lab team in Trevose, PA. The primary goal is to generate a correlation between a primary analytical method for the determination of hydroxyl number by titration and a secondary method of determination by near infra-red spectroscopy (NIR). The goal is to implement a NIR method for rapid determination of hydroxyl number for a specific anti-foulant that is insoluble in almost all solvents.

Location: This role is based out of the Trevose, PA laboratory

Essential Responsibilities:

• Determine hydroxyl number of 25+ samples using ASTM E-222
• Generate NIR reports of each sample including high/low limits
• Develop a correlation model using Metrohm VISION software
• Validate method using control samples
• Generate real-time in-process data of synthesis batch
• Document and write formal method for use in manufacturing plants.
• If time permits, repeat experiment to correlate non-aqueous acid number by titration to NIR

Qualifications

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Undergrad pursuing degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or equivalent with 2-3 years of college chemistry lab experience
• Familiarity with basic wet chemistry and analytical techniques
• Ability to work independently in a lab environment with other team members
• Self-motivated and a team player
• Demonstrated dedication to lab safety
• Effective problem-solving skills
• An accomplished communicator, able to produce quality technical reports and documents

Additional Information

****Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately; employer will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorization (e.g. H-1B visa) for this opportunity****

VWTS does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting firms. All vendors must have a current and fully executed MSA on file before submitting candidates. Any unsolicited resumes and candidate profiles will be deemed the property of VWTS, and no fee will be due.

As an inclusive company, Veolia is committed to diversity and gives equal consideration to all applications, without discrimination.