About the role#
This internship offers a 12-month opportunity starting in January 2027. You will work within a global energy company to gain hands-on experience in field chemical laboratory support. You will receive mentorship from a dedicated buddy and manager throughout your time with us.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with chemistry professionals and cross-functional teams to provide laboratory support.
- Assist with analytical testing using instrumentation such as ICP, IC, and GC.
- Record experimental data, test results, and observations in notebooks and databases.
- Help troubleshoot laboratory instruments, analytical methods, and test results.
- Manage inventory and maintain laboratory housekeeping.
- Develop an understanding of oilfield chemistry and the use of laboratory data in decision making.
- Apply company HSE and Quality procedures to ensure compliance.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelors or Masters degree program in Chemistry.
- Completion of at least 2 full semesters of wet laboratory course work.
- A GPA of 3.00 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or the equivalent.
- Fluency in oral and written English with effective communication skills.
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Authorization to work in Canada without company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Duration: 24 weeks, with opportunities in Winter and Summer 2027.
- Employment: Full-time and paid position.
About Baker Hughes
Baker Hughes is an energy technology company that provides services and equipment to industrial and energy customers. Founded in 1908, the firm maintains operations in more than 120 countries. It organizes its work into two primary segments known as Oilfield Services and Equipment and Industrial and Energy Technology. The company employs over 10,000 people and focuses on areas like emissions management, carbon capture, and subsea production.
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