Summer 2027 Intern- R&D Beauty and Personal Care

Role details

Job Title

==============

Summer 2027 Intern- R&D Beauty and Personal Care

Summary

============

As a part of a product development team, the candidate will focus on demonstrating consumer benefits of Momentive’s technologies in personal care formulations. The candidate will be instrumental in a laboratory set-up to develop personal care formulations, testing raw material and formulations for physical characterization and performance attributes. The candidate will have an opportunity to interact with other business functions including marketing and analytical teams.

Responsibilities Include

=============================

• Prepare and formulate naturally derived materials at laboratory scale following established protocols.
• Conduct physical and chemical characterization of materials using analytical and instrumental techniques.
• Evaluate the performance of developed materials in personal care formulations.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data to generate insights and support project objectives.
• Present findings and recommendations through written summaries and team discussions.
• Adhere to laboratory safety standards and comply with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications

===================

The following are** ***required*** **for the role

• Working knowledge of general chemistry with the ability to carry out lab experiments.
• Working knowledge of standard personal computer applications (word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, etc.)

Program Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application and for at least one semester following the conclusion of the internship.
• The candidate is expected to be available 40 hours a week for a period of 10-12 weeks between the months of May and August.

Education Requirement

Current PhD student in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Material Science, and related discipline

What We Offer

==================

Base Pay Range: $22.00 - $26.00

*The base salary offered is determined by factors including but not limited to education, experience, skill sets, and geography.If you are interested in this position,* *we’d* *ask that you apply!* *#BePartoftheSolution*

At Momentive, we value your well-being and offer competitive total rewards and development programs. Our inclusive culture fosters a strong sense of belonging and provides diverse career opportunities to help you unleash your full potential. Together, through innovative problem-solving and collaboration, we strive to create sustainable solutions that make a meaningful impact. Join our Momentive team to open a bright future.

Refer to the Hiring Process tabon our Careers page for a detailed description on the physical job requirements.

About Us

=============

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer’s products forward—products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance

across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

Momentive believes a diverse workforce empowers our people, strengthens our business, and contributes to a sustainable world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by law.

To be considered for this position candidates are required to submit an application for employment and be of legal working age as defined by local law. An offer may be conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

Note to third parties: Momentive is not seeking or accepting any unsolicited assistance from search and selection firms or employment agencies at this time.