Seagate Technology · 12 hours ago
Analytical Chemistry Intern - Summer 2026
Shakopee, MN
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$29/hr - $43/hr
Start in 2026 SummerSeagate Technology is a leader in storage solutions, and they are seeking an Analytical Chemistry Intern for Summer 2026. The intern will perform measurements related to Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording, assist with analytical measurements, support instrument setup, and collaborate on method development and data analysis.
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Responsibilities
Perform measurements to understand Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) and next generation recording failure mechanisms
Assist with sample preparation and routine analytical measurements related to hydrocarbon and organic compound characterization
Support installation, setup, and qualification of new analytical instrument, including performance checks and troubleshooting
Participate in method development and optimization for gas chromatography applications
Perform statistical analysis and data visualization using tools such as Excel, JMP, Python, and R
Develop and maintain internal tools and workflows that automate ingestion, transformation, and analysis of structured & unstructured data
Collaborate with cross-functional teams on improvements to reports, tools and processes
Document findings and prepare reports/presentations for internal review
Maintain laboratory organization and follow lab safety protocols
Qualification
Required
Hands-on experience with gas chromatography (GC) instrumentation and method development including various sample introduction techniques i.e., liquid injection, thermal desorption, pyrolysis, SPME, etc
Experience with liquid sample preparation, standard solutions and dilutions
Experience analyzing complex mixtures
Proven proficiency with open-source software and/or scripting (e.g., Python, JMP, R)
Familiarity with experimental design and data interpretation
BS, MS, PhD student pursuing a degree in Chemistry (analytical, organic, or environmental focus), Chemical Engineering, Material Science or related field and must be enrolled in Fall 2026 classes
Innovative and self-motivated worker who is driven by curiosity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Reputation for honesty, integrity, showing respect toward others, and effectively collaborating within a diverse team
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Preferred
GCxGC experience preferred
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Participation in the employee stock purchase plan
12 paid holidays
A minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave
Company
Seagate Technology
Seagate is a data storage and hardware company that offers hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and other storage solutions.
Founded in 1979
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4BKey Investors
ValueAct Capital
2025-05-12Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2025-01-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.3B
2023-09-08Post Ipo Debt· $1.3B
Leadership Team
Dave Mosley
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen Luczo
CEO
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