R&D PhD Summer Intern – Bio-functionality Of Polymers
Core
Synthesize and characterize functional biopolymers via bacterial fermentation and chemical modification to develop materials with specific properties for consumer, paper, or textile applications.
Role type
PhD Summer Intern, R&D (Polymer Chemistry/Microbiology)
Builds
Functionally modified biopolymers and material libraries
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods / Polymer Chemistry / Microbiology
Required skills
Bacterial culturing, aseptic technique, organic synthesis, chemical reaction monitoring, data interpretation
Preferred skills
FTIR, NMR, XRD, polymer science fundamentals
Responsibilities
Synthesize biopolymers with integrated functional groups; create diverse biopolymer libraries with tailored properties; test materials for efficacy (hydrophobicity, adhesion, biodegradability, antimicrobial activity); recommend applications for P&G products.