Heritage Research Group - Undergraduate Analytical Chemistry Research and Development Intern
The Heritage Group

Founded in 1930, The Heritage Group (THG) is a fourth-generation family-owned business managing a diverse portfolio of companies specializing in heavy construction and materials, environmental services, and specialty chemicals. Companies within the THG portfolio include Heritage Environmental Services, Heritage Construction + Materials, and Monument Chemical. With more than 5,000 employees and 30 operating companies worldwide, THG aims to create a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family.

The Heritage Research Group assists The Heritage Group companies, customers, and partners in evolving and adapting to an ever-changing marketplace. Heritage Research Group provides innovative products, processes, and training that constantly improve the way The Heritage Group companies serve their clients and deliver solutions to address the myriad of challenges their clients face. It also creates new technologies that fuel further business opportunities for The Heritage Group.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to assist us with the implementation and use of a new Raman Spectrometer. The summer intern will be asked to generate data for a large number of samples. The data plotting and interpretation will require Chemometric analysis (cluster analysis) of various samples and blends of samples. The proposed outcome will be a two dimensional mapping system that will allow us to determine the purity of unknown samples by comparing the results by using Chemometric analysis.

Essential Functions

• Students completing the second or third year in chemistry/material science.
• Previous experience working in a laboratory environment (including academic lab courses).
• Understanding and implementation of safe laboratory practices.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in a laboratory.
• Basic computer proficiency is required including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Desire to innovate and achieve excellence in research.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a larger team.
• Ability to communicate clearly with peers, supervisors, and external collaborators.
• Guided research direction for project in collaboration with direct supervisor.
• Candidates must have mechanical ability and find motor skills.
• Ability to document testing activities in lab notebook.
• Maintain a well organized workspace.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Effective time management.

Education Qualifications

• Required High School or Equivalent
• Required Associate's Degree : Completed within the last year and 1+ year(s) of work experience (preferred).
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree : Current Junior studying chemistry or material science.
• Master's Degree : Completed before the start of the summer internship program.
• PhD : Completed before the start of the summer internship program.

Experience Qualifications

• Required 1+ years Lab experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Previous experience working in a laboratory environment (including academic lab courses).
• Understanding and implementation of safe laboratory practices.
• Candidates must be comfortable working in a laboratory.
• Basic computer proficiency is required including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Desire to innovate and achieve excellence in research.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a larger team.
• Ability to communicate clearly with peers, supervisors, and external collaborators.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 25 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) Safety glasses and a laboratory coat.
• Must be able to wear latex or similar gloves.

Internships at The Heritage Group
The Heritage Group Internship Program provides hands-on, paid experiences in a corporate function or within one of our many operating companies. Interns can expect to network with other students and professionals, gain useful skills, receive mentoring, and make their own contributions to the organization. Additionally, interns can participate in our weekly hosted events focused on professional development, team building, and community service.

Intern pay is non-negotiable and is calculated based on current academic class standing $17/hour (Freshman) - $20/hour (Senior), etc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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