What are the responsibilities and job description for the BIO-OIL UPGRADING INTERNSHIP position at RTI International?
Overview :
The RTI International seeks a prospect for the Bio-oil Upgrading Internship within the Technical Advancement and Commercialization (TAC) business unit.
This internship is a contract position. The employment contract is administered by Greene Resources Powered by Array, RTIs supplemental staffing partner.
TAC provides scientific and engineering solutions for challenging problems existing in the fields of health, environment, and energy. In TAC, applied research and development, along with prototyping and scale-up activities, are concentrated in numerous research and application labs, as well as in a pilot plant facility located on RTIs main campus in Research Triangle Park, NC. TACs Sustainable Energy Solutions team consists of experienced research engineers and scientists support applied R&D activities for developing advanced, low-carbon energy solutions for a sustainable future. Our current portfolio of projects supports technology development for advanced biofuels and bioproducts, chemical storage of renewable energy, carbon capture and utilization, and technology assessments for greenhouse gas mitigation.
The intern will perform bio-oil upgrading experiments using existing equipment in RTI laboratories. Bio-oil samples will be hydrotreated in a high temperature high pressure batch reactor system. The pyrolysis liquids will be mixed with selected catalysts in a Parr reactor and heated to 200-300C in high pressure hydrogen. Upgraded products will be analyzed using existing analytical equipment.
Responsibilities :
- Planning, coordinating, and executing an experimental plan focused on upgrading at least 5 different biomass-derived liquids at defined process conditions with selected catalysts.
- Data analysis for providing results and conclusions in written summary reports.
- Conduct laboratory R&D according to provided safe operating procedures.
RTI's Internship Program emphasizes experiential and mentored learning experiences, providing students and recent degree recipients an opportunity to apply their academic knowledge and skills in a meaningful and practical way. We are committed to developing the future workforce by encouraging interns to explore various career paths in a nonprofit research institute setting that values diversity and inclusion. Through this program, interns will be exposed to RTI's open and educational culture; support RTI's mission to improve the human condition; and build upon their career goals.
Additional Information
This in-person paid internship will take place from September 2024 through January 2025. The internship requires a minimum commitment of 30 -40 hours per week.
Qualifications :
Required Qualifications
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EEO & Pay Equity Statements :
For San Francisco, CA USA Job Postings Only : Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Further information is available here.
RTI accepts applications to our job openings from candidates with criminal histories or conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
The anticipated pay range for this role is listed below. Our pay ranges represent national averages and may vary by location as a geographic differential may be applied to some locations within the United States. RTI considers multiple factors when making an offer including, for example : established salary range, internal budget, business needs, and education and years of work experience possessed by the applicant. Further, salary is merely one element to our offer.
At RTI, we demonstrate our commitment to rewarding individual and team achievement through a total rewards package. This package includes (among other things) a competitive base salary, a generous paid time off policy, merit based annual increases, bonus opportunities and a robust recognition program. Other benefits include a competitive range of insurance plans (including health, dental, life, and short-term and long-term disability), access to a retirement savings program such as a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave for all parents, financial assistance with adoption expenses or infertility treatments, financial reimbursement for education and developmental opportunities, an employee assistance program, and numerous other offerings to support a healthy work-life balance.
Hiring Salary Range :
25 - $30 Hourly
Salary : $25 - $30
