R&D Intern - Exploratory

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Job Summary

Under general guidance, the R&D Intern will execute research assignments, determinations and tests under the supervision of the manager/supervisor.

What will you do

The Intern role will report to the leader of the Exploratory Technology synthesis team based in Valley Forge labs. They will develop an understanding of typical preparation and characterization of organic intermediates and their characterization.

What do we look for

The position requires a minimum of 2 years of baccalaureate college experience in a relevant major plus completion of 2 semesters of organic chemistry lecture and lab with B grade or better.

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.