and is lab orientated. Interns must keep detailed records of all completed work. It is required that interns conduct themselves in a safe manner for themselves and those around them. The internship will conclude with a PowerPoint presentation and typed summary of any discoveries and information gained. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES * Projects will be directed by a group leader. * R&D interns will be responsible for new product development, synthesis, formulating, stability testing, corrosion testing, and scale testing. SUPPLEMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES * General housekeeping of the labs. * Aiding other group leaders on projects when needed. **KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS ** * A basic understanding of corrosion and scaling is required. * Some knowledge of water treatment is preferred. * Technical, Analytical skills and business knowledge * Communication and Interpersonal skills; Teamwork and leadership * Organizational skills; Self-management ** ** ** ** EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE * Two semesters of organic chemistry and organic chemistry lab are required. * Undergraduate lab research experience is preferred, but not required. * Experience with MS Office is required **PHYSICAL DEMANDS ** * Constantly required to sit and occasionally required to walk, stand, climb (includes stairs), balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, hear, and smell * Constantly using hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, and computer keyboards. * Routinely required to reach with hands and arms, squat, turn/twist, or reach, lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 pounds * Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus * The Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. * Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. **WORKING CONDITIONS & ENVIRONMENT ** * Consists of an indoor work office environment with good ventilation, adequate lighting, and low noise levels. **** **Primary Location: **North America-North America-United States-VA-Ashland **Work Locations: ** **Job: **Intern **Organization: **Danaher Corporation **Schedule: **Full-time