Position Description

Chemist Intern/Co-Op - 2025
Location US-TX-Freeport
Job Code 12647
Permanent/Temporary? Temporary
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BRANCH out of the classroom and GROW through hands-on experience.

Title: Chemist Intern/Co-Op
Location
: Freeport, Texas
Additional locations may include: Charleston, Tennessee; Plaquemine, Louisiana; St. Gabriel, Louisiana; McIntosh, Alabama; Niagara Falls, New York.

Housing Stipend Available: Spring Co-Op (January – May 2025), Summer (May – August), Fall (August – December).

Examples of Chemist Intern and Co-Op Daily Activities:

  • Conducts daily routine and non-routine analytical testing of chemical products and reagents, including raw materials, in process and final product stages using a combination of wet chemistry and instrumental analytical techniques
  • Prepares standardized lab reagents for lab and plant use
  • Interprets data and makes or recommends adjustments based on findings
  • Records data, observations and conclusions in spreadsheets and databases
  • Assists in developing policies, procedures and standards, including preventative maintenance
  • Works with analytical personnel to qualify and implement new instrumentation, assist in instrumentation troubleshooting 
  • Works on special projects under guidance of technical specialist/chemist

Position Specific Requirements:

  • Enrolled at an accredited college or university majoring in an undergraduate Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or science - related degree program.  Preference given to students located within 50 miles of the assigned Olin location.
  • Must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale at all times throughout your time at Olin. An official transcript will be required each term. Cumulative GPA on current institution transcript will be used in transfer college situations
  • Must have completed sophomore year prior to first assignment with Olin
  • Ability to work full time (40 hours a week during normal business hours) either January – May 2025, May - August 2025 or August – December 2025. Not eligible for virtual work. 
  • Preference will be given to candidates with availability and desire to work a minimum of three (3) terms with no more than one of those terms occurring over the summer
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without the requirement of a work/student visa
  • Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential)
  • A Valid US Driver's license is required

*Olin does not provide any form of sponsorship.  We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States.  Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Why Olin?

Join Olin’s previous college recruits who have grown with us to become plant leaders, supply chain directors and commercial gurus. Many of our interns/co-ops return semester after semester and join full-time after graduation. We cultivate diverse experiences and career-building opportunities uniquely designed to help you flourish in your role or career.

Olin Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls is one of three proud business units of Olin Corporation.  Olin began in 1892 and has steadily grown to become an industry leader in both ammunition and chemicals manufacturing.   Winchester, Olin Chlor Alkali Products and Vinyls and Olin Epoxy employ approximately 8,000 professionals in more than 20 countries with customers in nearly 100 countries around the globe.  

Olin is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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