Fall Chemist Internship Job at TDA Research, Golden, CO

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  • TDA Research
  • Golden, CO

Job Description

TDA is located outside Denver, Colorado with offices in Wheat Ridge and Golden. We have a staff of 100+ mainly engineers and scientists who develop cutting edge chemical processes, materials, and hardware for customers in the defense, aerospace, energy and chemical industries.

TDA Research, Inc., has a paid Fall Chemist Internship. The candidate should be a local student actively enrolled in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering at an accredited school. The Chemist Intern will work with project leaders to perform various research and development tasks in a chemical and analytical laboratory under the direction of a senior scientist. A successful candidate must be able to work within a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers, with English language proficiency, and have excellent analytical skills. TDA carries out work in a wide variety of areas, and virtually all staff work on two or three projects simultaneously.  Therefore, an ability to learn quickly is essential.

 
The Chemist Intern may be required to work with a variety of hazardous materials, such as compressed gases, cryogenic liquids, acids, bases, oxidizers, solvents, vacuum pump oils, and other hazardous chemicals. The chemist will receive specialized safety training and be an active member of the safety and spill teams. The Chemist Intern will need reliable transportation to travel between work sites.

Roles and Responsibilities:
•  Conduct reaction chemistry experiments at the bench scale
•  Prepare, purify, and analyze small molecule and polymer samples
•  Document results and observations regarding various experiments
•  Convey complex information clearly and concisely (verbal, written, presentations)
•  Perform other duties as assigned

Educations Requirements:
•  Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
•  Actively enrolled in a Bachelor’s program at an accredited university
•  Completed Organic Chemistry with Lab

Preferred Skills and Abilities:
•  Familiarity with glassware and standard laboratory methods
•  Practical familiarity with organic chemistry and basic synthesis
•  Comfortable with stoichiometry calculations
•  Handling and disposal of acids and bases, organic compounds, and solvents
•  Familiarity with safety procedures and adherence to company safety policies
•  Analytical method experience a plus: NMR, FTIR, GC, HPLC, and UV/VIS spectroscopy
•  Strong attention to detail, good bookkeeping and organizational skills, and desire to learn

Physical Demands:
•  Sit, stand, or kneel for extended periods

No sponsorship, relocation, or housing stipend available for this internship.

Part-time. Duration is flexible depending on candidates availability.

Pay rate is $20.00 per hour, without benefits as this is a Fall Internship and temporary.

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors as education, experience, skill-set, and/or location.

All Colorado part-time employees are entitled to Paid Sick Leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Ace (HFWA). Full details are available on the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment website.

If you would like to request assistance with the application or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@tda.com .

TDA Research, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females / Minority / Veterans / Disabled / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Religion / National Origin

To view our Equal Opportunity Statement, please visit the TDA Careers Page .

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, Local area, Relocation, Flexible hours,

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