What are the responsibilities and job description for the Materials Summer Intern (Blacksburg) position at Luna Labs USA?
Company Overview
Luna Labs USA, LLC is a leading defense contractor in Central Virginia, and a high throughput innovation engine for the aerospace, defense, and healthcare industries. Our diverse capabilities in materials, biotech, and engineered systems allow us to collaborate to address unique and complex problems faced by our customers. We partner with universities, government labs, and the best companies in the world to explore technological feasibility of new ideas; align technologies with customer needs; and generate solutions. Working with a robust global network of manufacturers, suppliers, licensees, and distributors, Luna Labs develops everything from small-scale prototypes to market-ready products. One of the ways we accomplish this is through our internship opportunities that allow us to engage with new age thinkers and innovators who pursue solutions that enhance, save, and/or restore life.
Job Summary
The Materials Group is seeking interns to perform research and development tasks related to coatings, sealants, adhesives, and composites. Selected interns are expected to be available for a minimum of 90-days, Monday thru Friday, and during core business hours of 9AM – 5PM beginning May 15 thru August 15. The primary objectives for the Luna Labs Summer Internship program are to provide students
Luna Labs USA, LLC is a leading defense contractor in Central Virginia, and a high throughput innovation engine for the aerospace, defense, and healthcare industries. Our diverse capabilities in materials, biotech, and engineered systems allow us to collaborate to address unique and complex problems faced by our customers. We partner with universities, government labs, and the best companies in the world to explore technological feasibility of new ideas; align technologies with customer needs; and generate solutions. Working with a robust global network of manufacturers, suppliers, licensees, and distributors, Luna Labs develops everything from small-scale prototypes to market-ready products. One of the ways we accomplish this is through our internship opportunities that allow us to engage with new age thinkers and innovators who pursue solutions that enhance, save, and/or restore life.
Job Summary
The Materials Group is seeking interns to perform research and development tasks related to coatings, sealants, adhesives, and composites. Selected interns are expected to be available for a minimum of 90-days, Monday thru Friday, and during core business hours of 9AM – 5PM beginning May 15 thru August 15. The primary objectives for the Luna Labs Summer Internship program are to provide students
- Exposure to professional work and lab environment
- An opportunity to develop and present relevant research as a final project
- Prepare experimental formulations and evaluate performance with physical and analytical testing
- Accurately logging and allocating time in time tracking system
- Effectively support multiple research projects
- Able to provide onsite support at least 80% of the time during a 40hr work week
- Demonstrated independence within 30-days of internship
- Maintain assigned lab research documentation (i.e. notebook, OneNote, etc.)
- Prepare and present final research summary
- Enrolled in a bachelor’s program in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, or related field
- Research experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team setting
- Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Duties are primarily completed onsite at Luna Labs’ Blacksburg or Charlottesville offices
- Occasional travel to client sites or related events may be required.
- This role involves working in a laboratory environment and interacting with technical staff.
