Materials Summer Intern - Blacksburg

Location: Blacksburg, VA

Job :127

# of Openings:2

Luna Labs is a product development company working with leading organizations and key government agencies to create unique solutions for complex challenges in defense, industrial, and healthcare markets. We operate like a self-contained incubator for defense and biotech startups, taking solutions from concept through development to new products in the market.

We leverage small business agility and large business capabilities to accelerate breakthrough solutions from concept to early-stage growth. Working with a robust global network of manufacturers, suppliers, licensees, and distributors, Luna Labs develops everything from small-scale prototypes to market-ready products.

Job Summary

The Materials Group in Blacksburg offers a competitive summer internship program for students seeking hands-on experience in materials science and engineering applications. Selected interns will conduct research in organic/polymer synthesis and/or coatings development and contribute to active research projects while gaining meaningful exposure to a professional lab environment.

The program runs June 1 – August 15, with interns expected to be available Monday through Friday during core business hours of 9AM – 5PM.

By the end of the program, interns will have developed new technical skills, contributed to ongoing R&D initiatives, and completed a final research presentation showcasing their work.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform experiments within a lab setting including physical and analytical testing
• Operate laboratory equipment
• Accurately logging and allocating time in time tracking system
• Effectively support multiple research projects
• Able to provide onsite support at least 80% of the time during a 40hr work week
• Demonstrated independence within 30-days of internship
• Maintain assigned lab research documentation (i.e. notebook, One Note…etc.)
• Prepare and present final research summary

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Research experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team setting
• Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Function well in a fast-paced and team-oriented R&D environment
• Strong commitment to quality and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, technical writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Desire and ability to understand the technical approach within the context of the application
• U.S. Citizenship required due to government contracting regulations
• Duties are primarily completed onsite from a Luna Labs’ office location - Blacksburg, VA
• Occasional travel to client sites, conferences, and related events may be required.
• This role involves working in a laboratory environment and interacting with technical staff.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 100lbs may be required.