About the role#
As an R&D Intern, you will join our laboratory team at the Technology Centre in Trevose, Pennsylvania. You will focus on Water Services and Industrial Process projects, specifically within cooling, boiler, wastewater, or industrial process applications. This role involves using custom laboratory equipment to simulate customer operations, control corrosion, and investigate water treatment approaches.
What you'll do#
- Work with a Veolia Researcher to execute a program focused on a specific customer or technology development challenge.
- Conduct experiments to generate necessary data.
- Review your findings with the Researcher to design subsequent experiments.
- Document your project and present the final results at the end of your internship.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate program for Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- At least 2 to 3 years of college chemistry lab experience.
- Familiarity with basic wet chemistry, analytical techniques, and data science concepts.
- Experience operating laboratory equipment and instruments, along with basic mechanical aptitude.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to write quality technical reports.
- Proficiency in Google Suite and Workspace.
- A commitment to lab safety and general safety procedures.
- The ability to work independently while acting as a team player.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site, full-time, paid internship located in Trevose, Pennsylvania.
- The term is rolling.
About Veolia
Veolia operates in the environmental services sector. The company manages water, waste, and energy resources. Its work supports ecological transformation through three business areas. Based in Aubervilliers, France, the company employs over 10,000 people.
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