Planet-Positive Film R&D Intern Spring 2027
Seagull EcoChem
Raleigh, NCFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Planet-Positive Film R&D Intern (Spring 2027) will support the development of Seagull film by aiding, and eventually leading R&D processes, experiments, and pilot trials. This part-time role (10-20 hours/week) in Raleigh, NC involves film preparation and characterization. The intern will collaborate closely with scientists, engineers, and the founding team to design a customer-ready packaging material aligned with the company’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
- Support R&D processes, experiments, and pilot trials.
- Lead R&D processes, experiments, and pilot trials.
- Prepare samples in lab and production environments.
- Characterize samples in lab and production environments.
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and the founding team.
Qualifications
- Mission-driven, passionate, curious, and accountable.
- Passionate about the plastics problem.
- Technical student.
- Ability to take initiative without direct instruction.
- Familiarity with general chemistry topics and laboratory safety.
- Ability to work on-site in lab and light industrial settings.
- Strong organizational and collaboration skills.
- Preferred: Coursework or experience in laboratory sample preparation.
- Preferred: Coursework or experience in characterization using polymer and fiber related equipment.
- Paper sciences students are invited to apply.