Albemarle Corporation · 17 hours ago
Ketjen PhD Chemical Engineering/Chemistry Internship – Summer 2026
Pasadena, Texas, United States of America
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerAlbemarle Corporation is a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. They are seeking a PhD intern to join their Summer 2026 Chemical Engineering Co-Op Program, where the intern will work with the FCC R&D team on catalyst composition and performance evaluation. The role involves planning and executing experiments, collaborating with research technicians, and gaining experience in catalyst development workflows.
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Responsibilities
Planning and execution of experiments
Performance evaluation and characterization
Data evaluation and communication to leadership stakeholders
Leading a project
Collaborating with research technicians and functions like Testing Operations, BARQ
Learning about catalyst development workflow including scaling in pilot plant, performance evaluation and manufacturing
Qualification
Required
Strong written and verbal communications skills
Must be able to commit to a full-time schedule (40 hrs/week)
Pursuing a PhD degree from an ABET Accredited University majoring in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a similar discipline
Cumulative GPA 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
Preferred
Prior industrial or manufacturing experience a plus
Ability to participate in multiple Ketjen Internship or Co-Op sessions is a plus
Benefits
Three vacation days and company holidays
Social engagement programs
Senior executive leadership networking opportunities
Corporate housing (for those who meet relocation criteria)
Full-time conversion opportunities
Comprehensive benefits package
A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.
Company
Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle leads the world in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health.
Founded in 1994
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.24BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseUS Department of Energy
2024-03-04Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2023-09-12Grant· $90M
2022-10-19Grant· $150M
Leadership Team
Jerry Kent Masters
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Mummert
Chief Operations Officer
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