TS&D Laboratory Intern — Summer 2027

Job overview

The TS&D Laboratory Intern role is onsite in Pasadena, TX; compensation is not specified. This paid internship supports Kuraray America’s TS&D Engineers and laboratory work in specialty chemicals, resins, and fibers. Housing is not provided. The intern gains hands-on experience by preparing and testing samples, analyzing and presenting findings, maintaining test methods and equipment, and supporting customer and research projects. The work contributes technical data and documentation to project execution and laboratory operations.

What you'll do

• Prepare PVOH resin, solution, and formulated samples for testing
• conduct physical, chemical, and application-based tests
• collect, analyze, interpret, and present findings
• develop and maintain test methods and SOPs
• prepare technical reports
• support customer sample shipments and project execution
• use Salesforce, Asana, and other systems to track work
• assist with equipment calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

ts&d laboratory intern

summer 2027

pasadena tx

kuraray america

paid internship

laboratory testing

pvoh resin

sample preparation

data analysis

laboratory equipment

chemical safety

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Internship is paid
• the posting describes competitive salaries and benefits generally but does not specify intern benefits. Housing is not provided.

Why this role

Paid internship for currently enrolled college or university students who have completed at least two years of college; minimum 3.0 GPA and prior practical laboratory experience are required. Housing is not provided.

About the employer

Kuraray America is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing. Sector: 32.