Research and Development Intern H.B. Fuller 154 reviews - Saint Paul, MN 55110 Internship H.B. Fuller 154 reviews Read what people are saying about working here. Tracking Code 4765 Job Description H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemicals across all industries throughout the world. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality of modern life and we are committed to connecting what matters to solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges. Research and Development Intern St. Paul, MN Summer 2019 Interns will work closely with their assigned managers in the Research and Development (R&D) department. They will develop and lead a specific project that generates a new product, process, or method concept. The ability to collaborate, to identify and solve problems, and to communicate within a global cross-functional team is highly valued. The intern will ultimately be responsible for a final report and presentation to project and management stakeholders. This internship will be 40 hours per week. Description: This individual will be responsible for a specific project dependent on market and business needs. As part of this work, the intern will be involved in a variety of activities including: * Complete basic projects independently and draw conclusions with guidance * Reproduce and articulate results and their meaning through spreadsheets, reports and presentations * Interact and contribute to a multifunctional team on a regular basis * Apply and interpret standard scientific theories, concepts and techniques * Comply with safe laboratory practices and assist in the compliance with all safety and environmental rules, regulations and procedures * Past projects have included: * Characterizing different adhesives, and prepare technical data sheets which will allow our sales department to quantitatively show what our adhesives can do and allow customers to compare our offerings. * Evaluating the results of Parr Bomb Saponifications as a more time-efficient method for separating glycols from the polymeric analyte. This will hopefully allow Global Analytical to stop using traditional GC Saponification, a more time consuming method. * Studying the effects of various waxes on olefin construction adhesive properties and performance. * Assessing major characteristics and properties of the flexible packaging adhesives available at H.B. Fuller, and analyzing the results to find correlations and determine holes or overlaps in our current product line and provide important data for our lab and sales team. Requirements: * Currently pursuing Bachelors Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Material Science to be completed between December 2019 August 2021 * Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively * Ability to solve problems independently * Well practiced organizational skills and ability to plan and meet deadlines Preferred: * Completed a lab course or coursework (in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science, or polymer science) * Experience with adhesives or sealants * Applied project management and new product development experience * Experience operating analytical instruments For more information and to apply, go to: http://jobs.hbfuller.com/ www.connectingwhatmatters.com www.hbfuller.com/connect Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities Job Location St. Paul, Minnesota, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular H.B. Fuller - 10 hours ago - save job - original job Apply Now Apply On Company Site Save this job