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Research & Development Intern

Plainfield, IL, us💼 Internship💰 $21–$21🗓 2026-09-25 → 2026-09-26

Core

Support Research Engineers and Chemists in laboratory analysis, pilot plant data acquisition, and process optimization for evaporation and crystallization processes.

Role type

Undergraduate Research & Development Intern

Builds

Experimental data, test protocols, and process optimization findings for water and environmental technology projects.

Domain

Environmental services / Water technology / Chemical Engineering

Deliverable

Dashboards & analysis | Research | Client delivery

Required skills

Laboratory analysis, data acquisition, engineering calculations, protocol development, data analysis, technical documentation, equipment monitoring

Preferred skills

Chemical or Mechanical Engineering background, analytical problem-solving, time management, safety protocol adherence

Technologies

Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

Conduct laboratory analysis and pilot plant data acquisition; monitor and maintain testing equipment; collect and analyze experimental data; perform engineering design calculations; develop and validate test protocols; maintain laboratory notebooks and technical documentation; validate data accuracy and consistency; communicate findings to cross-functional teams; assist with project issue resolution.

Seniority

Intern, undergraduate level

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