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Folia Materials · 1 month ago

Materials Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Intern (Spring 2026)

Waltham, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Winter

Folia Materials is an award-winning cleantech using advanced paper coating technology as their platform super material. They are seeking a Materials Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Intern to perform materials chemistry testing, analysis, qualification, documentation, and deployment efforts for their breakthrough technology.

Paper & Forest Products

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Laboratory R&D to investigate and characterize the efficacy and properties of novel coating materials

Perform product testing, including but not limited to the use of analytical instruments, visual inspections, and sample preparation for third-party chemical analysis

Ensure that testing, characterization, and inspection data reports are completed and organized in support of the Quality Management System

Qualification

Materials ChemistryChemical EngineeringLaboratory TestingAnalytical InstrumentsData SynthesisAttention to DetailAdaptabilityIndependent Work

Required

Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (chemical engineering, environmental engineering, renewable materials chemistry, paper science and engineering, fiber/textile science) is required

Ability to perform analytical laboratory testing with consistent rigor and attention to detail

Proficiency in understanding technical specifications and procedures

Ability to synthesize data and findings into succinct reports and presentations

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also contributing observations

Demonstrated ability to prioritize requests and effectively manage multiple daily tasks

Adaptability- ability to rapidly master new technical skills and identify roadblocks

Preferred

Recent graduates in the aforementioned disciplines

Experience in cellulosic materials, pulp, paper, or textiles is helpful

Experience working in a laboratory, maintaining and operating equipment, and maintaining records and reports of product development activities is preferred

Benefits

Professional Development - opportunity to cross-collaborate on multiple projects/ research

A thorough introduction to the startup world - you will experience, first-hand, how startups function

A close-knit team driven to sustainability and innovation

Company

Folia Materials

Folis is making a safer, cleaner, and healthier world.

Founded in 2016

Boston, MA, US

11-50 employees

http://www.foliamaterials.com

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