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RTV ReturnToVendor · 4 weeks ago

Spring `26 - Polymer Chemistry paid internship at Materials startup

Watertown, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Spring

RTV ReturnToVendor is a fashion-materials company focused on creating infinitely recyclable clothing. They are seeking a Chemistry Intern to join their Technology team for a paid full-time Spring Internship, where the intern will have hands-on opportunities to learn about green recycling principles and assist in various lab projects.

FashionRecyclingSustainability

Responsibilities

Compounding and extruding formulations:

Help our chemists produce and test formulations in the lab

A focus on testing equipment to ASTM standards (no you don't need to know what that is, just be willing to be curious)

Document experimental procedures, results, and analyses in a clear and organized manner

Assist in testing material extrusion and a mini-version of the full circularity chain RTV will employ

Project Support:

Contribute to ongoing research projects focused on advanced chemical recycling

Learn to design and fabricate equipment to achieve desired tests/products

Assist in the development of new polymer materials or processes

Collaboration and Communication:

Work effectively within a small, high-performing team

Time reserved for literature review of current advances in advanced chemical recycling and sharing with the R&D team

Present findings and progress updates to team members and supervisors

Qualification

Chemistry laboratory techniquesPolymer synthesisAnalytical skillsDetail-orientedWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field (e.g. physics, statistics)

A foundation in chemistry laboratory techniques

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

Detail-oriented and organized work habits

Excellent written and verbal communication skills