Quality Control Intern

Wacker Chemical Corporation
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Iowa, Eddyville
1 WACKER DR (Show on map)
Apr 14, 2025
Date: Apr 14, 2025 Location: Eddyville Company: Wacker Chemical Corporation Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future. To strengthen our team in Eddyville, we are looking for you as a(n) Quality Control Intern. Job Responsibilities Focus Areas: Primary: Conduct wet chemistry analyses to support quality control processes in the cyclodextrin laboratory. Assist in ensuring compliance with established quality standards and procedures. Perform data entry and analysis to support QA/QC reporting. Secondary: Support the development and optimization of laboratory workflows. Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve quality-related issues. Work on improvement process testing in collaboration with the production team, engineering, and laboratory to enhance efficiency and quality outcomes. Objectives: Perform routine wet chemistry testing to ensure product quality and compliance. Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring proper calibration. Document and report findings to the QC team and other stakeholders. Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory. Collaborate with production, engineering, and laboratory teams to identify and implement process improvements. Qualifications Required: Candidate must be a Junior or Senior working toward a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or a related field. Must have experience or coursework in wet chemistry techniques. Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced laboratory environment. Must provide own transportation and housing Must be avaialble for onsite work from May 19, 2025- Aug 8, 2025 What do we offer? WACKER strives to reward its employees in a fair and equitable manner. Our Total Rewards Package considers employee wellbeing and is comprised of compensation, benefits, work-life balance, performance & recognition, and career development. Compensation and Incentive plans Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective day 1 Paid Time Off in addition to personal days and holidays Paid parental leave Wellbeing fund Flexible hybrid work arrangements 401(k) with company match Education Assistance Program Career development and advancement opportunities Support for Community Involvement We are looking forward to your online application at www.wacker.com. Reference Code:29214 The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. A minimum requirement for this US-based position is the ability to work legally in the United States on a permanent unrestricted basis. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, including for any type of US permanent residency (e.g., for a green card). Wacker is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively promote the equality of opportunity for all who are qualified and bring the requisite experience, talent, skills, and potential, without regard to age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristics. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.