R&D Summer Internship- Inkjet Product

Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow's needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations.

If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different than what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply!

Under supervision of scientists/engineers, the intern will perform laboratory experiments to evaluate product performance and material compatibility in customer relevant systems. The candidate will be responsible for generating ink and coating formulations as directed and perform material characterization through physical property measurements, LF‑NMR, and other techniques. The candidate will also be responsible for computing Hansen Solubility Parameter values for Cabot products based on the laboratory experiments.

In this position, the intern will provide essential experimental support and carry out product characterization analyses for major projects within the Inkjet Product Performance and Applications group. This internship offers a valuable opportunity for qualified undergraduate or graduate students to gain hands‑on industrial experience and contribute meaningfully in a short period. Given the technical demands of the role, a strong background in materials science or chemistry, particularly with laboratory experience, is preferred.

• Assist in the planning and execution of laboratory experiments designed to evaluate the material compatibility of Cabot products. Work collaboratively with scientists and engineers to ensure experiments are conducted effectively and according to established protocols.
• Contribute to the characterization of materials by utilizing a variety of analytical techniques. This includes preparing samples, operating laboratory instruments, and ensuring accurate and reliable measurement of material properties.
• Accurately enter experimental data into an electronic laboratory notebook, maintaining clear and organized records. Provide initial interpretation of results to help guide ongoing research and development efforts.
• Analyze experimental data to identify trends and draw conclusions relevant to product performance. Prepare and contribute to laboratory reports that summarize findings.

• Must be enrolled in undergraduate and/or graduate program.
• University level laboratory experience.
• Experience writing formal laboratory reports.
• Eagerness to learn new things.
• Commitment to safety, basic chemical safety training experience preferred.
• Materials Science/Engineering, plastics, or chemical coursework.
• 12‑week minimum commitment preferred.

At Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, master batches and conductive compounds.

Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose:
Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, "Creating for Tomorrow," we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability - today and into the future.

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