RAPID, Chemical Engineering Intern

About Us

AIChE, founded in 1908, is a professional society of more than 60,000 chemical engineers in 110 countries. Its members work in corporations, universities, and government, using their knowledge of chemical processes to develop safe and useful products for the benefit of society. AIChE fosters and disseminates chemical engineering knowledge, assists the professional and personal growth of its members, and applies the expertise of its members to address societal needs and improve the quality of life. Through its varied programs, AIChE continues to be a focal point for information exchange on the frontiers of chemical engineering research in such areas as energy, sustainability, biological and environmental engineering, nanotechnology, and chemical plant safety and security.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized intern to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring that pilot scale testing of separation technology is completed on time to meet U.S. Department of Energy-funded project deadlines. This individual will be responsible for collaborating with others both inside and outside of AIChE and maintaining compliance with company policies.

This position will be located onsite at Argonne National Laboratories in Lemont, IL (Chicagoland area) from September- December 2024. The candidate should have access to reliable transportation to Argonne to conduct their work.

Responsibilities

In this role, the intern will conduct research related to separations materials and technologies for clean energy technologies. Work will focus on pilot scale testing of adsorption and/or membrane-based separations processes. This research will be conducted as part of a multidisciplinary and collaborative team of scientists and engineers. Primary responsibilities may include separations experiments, the operation of laboratory equipment, and analytical analysis.

Requirements

Competencies

The ideal candidate will have some of the following desired qualifications and skills: basic wet chemistry methods; experience with analytical chemistry instrumentation (chromatographic and/or spectroscopic analysis); knowledge of physical and chemical processes, specifically separations; strong oral and written communication skills.

Education and Work Experience Requirements

• Current undergraduate or graduate student in chemical engineering, chemistry, materials engineering, or related disciplines.
• You are self-aware, curious, and have a desire to learn.
• You are process-oriented and organized with excellent attention to detail and deadlines.
• You have outstanding collaboration and interpersonal skills and the ability to work across all levels and functions.
• You are willing to roll up your sleeves and be part of a lean and nimble team.

Location & Travel

This position will be located onsite at Argonne National Laboratories in Lemont, IL (Chicagoland area) from September- December 2024. The candidate should have access to reliable transportation to Argonne to conduct their work.

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.