Chemistry Intern

The Opportunity:

Lab Alley is a leading supplier of high-quality chemicals dedicated to providing companies across industries with the chemicals they need for R&D, manufacturing, cleaning and the like. Our team is passionate about chemistry and committed to fostering a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Location: Austin, Texas (Onsite) Position Type: Full-Time, paid internship

Are you ready to mix things up this summer? Join Lab Alley as a Chemist Intern and get hands-on experience in the fascinating world of chemistry! This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with our seasoned chemist, participate in various operational tasks, and gain valuable industry insights.

Why Lab Alley?

• Hands-On Experience: Get practical experience in a real-world setting.
• Mentorship: Work closely with an experienced chemist who will guide and support you throughout your internship.
• Dynamic Environment: Enjoy a collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Career Growth: Gain skills and experience that will boost your resume and prepare you for future opportunities.
• Have the potential for long term employment after your internship.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partner with our seasoned Chemist for product support by generating SDS,TDS and COA.
• Assist the Chemist in chemical reagent formulation and chemical blending following the established procedures.
• Conduct basic laboratory analysis such as determination of density or specific gravity, pH, residue after evaporation, etc under the supervision of the Chemist.
• Assist the Chemist in daily tasks related to chemistry and chemicals.
• Attend meetings to gain exposure to all areas of business.

Qualifications & Expertise:

• Recent graduate or student currently pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Bioscience, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Basic knowledge of chemical safety and handling procedures.
• Able to wear PPE and respirator when required. PPE & training will be provided.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Enthusiastic and eager to learn!

About us:

Inc. 5000 recently awarded/recognized Lab Alley as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America! We are also one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies in Austin, TX! We provide easy access to essential chemicals – on-budget, on-time, every time.

Think Amazon for Chemicals!

Our workplace culture:

Our core values are an integral part of our success defining who we are.

We bring our core values to life in everything we do at Lab Alley. Therefore, every hire is aligned with our core values:

CARE:

We care about people and take pride in our work.

COMMITMENT:

We believe success is characterized by our commitment to continuous improvement.

GENUINE:

We believe in being real, authentic, and direct with those around us.

GROWTH:

Lab Alley encourages continual learning and leads with curiosity.

INITIATIVE:

To be successful, we always strive to make things happen!

INNOVATION:

Lab Alley is driven by a relentless pursuit of innovation, constantly seeking new ideas, technologies, and approaches to enhance the experiences of our customers.

WORK ETHIC:

We believe a strong work ethic is about being fully engaged, resilient, and focused on tasks to ensure each project receives attention and consideration.

We give back!

With every purchase a customer makes through our eCommerce website, we work with Ecodrive to plant a tree. This helps reduce the carbon footprint, improves coastlines, improves socio-economic conditions and so much more. Read more about that here.

Benefits

Interns do not qualify for benefits

Schedule & reporting details:

Full-time 40 hours per week with occasional overtime.

8-5 M-F

*NOTE* Lab Alley uses E-Verify for all positions.

*NOTE* Lab Alley does a background check for all positions.

Reports to Chemist

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don't meet every single qualification. At Lab Alley, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you. Lab Alley is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note: Lab Alley is not accepting unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from staffing agencies for this position. In the absence of a signed agreement with Lab Alley's People Operations leader, no fee will be paid for any candidates submitted by agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Lab Alley. Agencies should not reach out to our team members. To see if we are establishing new relationships with agencies you may send your information to people@laballey.com