Job Description

Job description

We are seeking candidates for immediate hire for an internship position in our research and development group.


Verde Bioresins, Inc is an innovative material science company with the mission of creating sustainable solutions to reduce plastic waste in our natural environment. Verde partners with brand and manufacturing customers to design, engineer and manufacture sustainable biopolymer technology for a wide variety of consumer goods. In the R&D internship position, you are critical to our Research and Development department enterprise. A new team member should enjoy working in a smaller, fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

Laboratory sample and material handling


Support of R&D experiments and development efforts


Operation, monitoring, maintenance and minor troubleshooting of laboratory equipment


Support with laboratory documentation (e.g., TDS, SDS, CoA, CoC)


Maintenance of a clean and safe laboratory environment


Collaboration with Verde R&D scientists, engineers and technicians

Required Qualifications:

Completed college coursework in chemistry, engineering or related technical discipline


Ability to understand scientific documentation and technical procedures


Knowledge of basic scientific and engineering principles including laboratory safety


Effective written and oral communication skills with attention to detail


Organizational skills with ability to prioritize job duties and remain proactive with a dynamic workload

Desired Qualifications:

Some experience in hands-on laboratory-based science, technology, or engineering discipline, ideally focused in materials science, organic and/or polymer chemistry


Knowledge and application of laboratory safety best practices, including SDS cataloging, material storage, material disposal, inventory, and maintenance of related equipment


Knowledge of modern thermoplastic and thermoset resins, plastic manufacturing processes, including injection molding, blow molding, thermoforming, film extrusion/lamination, and rapid prototyping


Basic knowledge of polymer chemistry and polyolefin plastic materials


Experience operating extrusion, injection molding, and blow molding equipment

Job Type

Part Time: 30 hours per week Pay: $20.00/hr Indefinite position

Reports to:

Director of R&D

Classification:

Non-Exempt

Work Location:

Fullerton, CA 92831


For more information visit us at www.verdebioresins.com