{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"4e2dfe5b0dc1fc8dfbae2fe5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4e2dfe5b0dc1fc8dfbae2fe5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/4e2dfe5b0dc1fc8dfbae2fe5","title":"R&D Technical Services Intern","description":"Job Description:\n\nITW Performance Polymers - Technical Internship (Research & Development/Technical Services Departments)\n\nLocation: Danvers, MA\n\nITW Performance Polymers is a global leader in high-performance adhesives and coatings, serving diverse industries with innovative solutions. Our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration, empowering employees to make an impact every day.\n\nJoin our R&D and Technical Services teams for a hands-on internship experience where you'll contribute to product development and application testing. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and scientists to support formulation projects, evaluate product performance, and deliver insights that drive innovation and customer success. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute to impactful projects within a division of a market-leading Fortune 300 organization.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nProvide technical support for our Devcon and Plexus brands of products.\n\nAssist chemists in formulating lab-scale sample batches.\n\nContribute to the design and development of new adhesives and coating products.\n\nPrepare and test specimens to characterize product properties and performance.\n\nConduct market and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for differentiation.\n\nWork directly with engineers to support customer projects through testing, data collection, customer interaction, and possible on-site visits.\n\nCommunicate findings and recommendations to internal teams and end-users.\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\nHands-on experience in experimental design, product development, and performance testing.\n\nExposure to real-world challenges and innovative solutions in adhesives and coatings.\n\nOpportunity to collaborate with industry experts and build professional networks.\n\nDevelopment of technical, analytical, and communication skills that enhance your career prospects.\n\nInsight into sustainability-driven innovation and global manufacturing practices.\n\nInnovative projects that make a real impact.\n\nGain practical experience in how industrial products are made, marketed, and sold.\n\nPreferred Qualifications, Skills & Competencies\n\nCurrently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Plastics Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.\n\nCompleted at least sophomore year with a minimum major GPA of 3.0.\n\nPrior laboratory experience is a plus.\n\nStrong laboratory techniques and commitment to safe practices.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\n\nAbility to adapt quickly, work independently, and collaborate in a team environment.\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with statistical software is a plus.\n\nCompensation Information:\n\nThe target compensation for this role is $23.00 to $25.00/hour.This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.\n\nITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.\n\nAs an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.\n\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"ITW","rawCompany":"itw","city":"Danvers","state":"MN","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-31T03:57:30.502Z","occupations":[{"code":"19-4031.00","title":"Chemical Technicians","slug":"chemical-technicians"},{"code":"19-2032.00","title":"Materials Scientists","slug":"materials-scientists"},{"code":"19-2031.00","title":"Chemists","slug":"chemists"}],"industries":[{"code":"325211","title":"Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing","slug":"plastics-material-and-resin-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"},{"code":"325520","title":"Adhesive Manufacturing","slug":"adhesive-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"R&D Technical Services Intern","description":"Job Description:\n\nITW Performance Polymers - Technical Internship (Research & Development/Technical Services Departments)\n\nLocation: Danvers, MA\n\nITW Performance Polymers is a global leader in high-performance adhesives and coatings, serving diverse industries with innovative solutions. Our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration, empowering employees to make an impact every day.\n\nJoin our R&D and Technical Services teams for a hands-on internship experience where you'll contribute to product development and application testing. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and scientists to support formulation projects, evaluate product performance, and deliver insights that drive innovation and customer success. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute to impactful projects within a division of a market-leading Fortune 300 organization.\n\nWhat You'll Do\n\nProvide technical support for our Devcon and Plexus brands of products.\n\nAssist chemists in formulating lab-scale sample batches.\n\nContribute to the design and development of new adhesives and coating products.\n\nPrepare and test specimens to characterize product properties and performance.\n\nConduct market and competitive analysis to identify opportunities for differentiation.\n\nWork directly with engineers to support customer projects through testing, data collection, customer interaction, and possible on-site visits.\n\nCommunicate findings and recommendations to internal teams and end-users.\n\nWhat You'll Gain\n\nHands-on experience in experimental design, product development, and performance testing.\n\nExposure to real-world challenges and innovative solutions in adhesives and coatings.\n\nOpportunity to collaborate with industry experts and build professional networks.\n\nDevelopment of technical, analytical, and communication skills that enhance your career prospects.\n\nInsight into sustainability-driven innovation and global manufacturing practices.\n\nInnovative projects that make a real impact.\n\nGain practical experience in how industrial products are made, marketed, and sold.\n\nPreferred Qualifications, Skills & Competencies\n\nCurrently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical or Plastics Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.\n\nCompleted at least sophomore year with a minimum major GPA of 3.0.\n\nPrior laboratory experience is a plus.\n\nStrong laboratory techniques and commitment to safe practices.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\n\nAbility to adapt quickly, work independently, and collaborate in a team environment.\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with statistical software is a plus.\n\nCompensation Information:\n\nThe target compensation for this role is $23.00 to $25.00/hour.This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.\n\nITW is an equal opportunity employer. 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