Quality Control Intern (Gelest; Morrisville, PA)

Company:

Job Description:

Gelest, Inc., part of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group, is seeking a Quality Control Intern to join our Quality Control team for the summer.

The Quality Control Intern will be responsible for preparing, analyzing, and documenting test results for raw materials, in-process, and final samples.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze specialty silanes, silicones, metal organics, acrylates, and other specialty chemicals in relation to their specifications.

• Run basic analyses using Spectrometers, Gas Chromatography (GC), High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC), Karl Fischer (KF), Viscometers, and wet chemistry.

• Input analytical data into the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to ensure proper product release or disposition

• Adhere to all procedures for daily operations of the Quality Control Laboratory.

• Communicate with the Laboratory Supervisor to ensure information is shared in a timely manner.

• Log samples for testing and retains.

• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Working knowledge of basic wet chemistry techniques, analytical instrumentation, and Microsoft Office.

• Ability to safely handle and dispose of flammable and/or corrosive chemicals.

• Ability to effectively follow plans and written procedures to adhere to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

• Ability to identify problems in a timely manner and communicate them effectively to supervisor.

• Ability to react professionally under pressure and to treat others with respect.

• Ability to write reports and complete analytical notebooks.

• The ability to follow directions and instructions.

• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.

• Must be able to read instructions and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) documents to determine hazards.

This internship is to be filled for a 10 to 12-week duration, during Summer 2026. Dates are flexible between May-September.

Qualifications:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.

• Pursuing an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a science related field.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Wear personal protective equipment as needed.