Chemist Intern

Posting closes 3/26/2024

Under immediate supervision, this position is responsible for learning and assisting the chemists with the physical/chemical testing of construction and maintenance materials to ensure conformity with applicable materials specifications and quality control standards as required.

Examples of Work

The following examples are intended only as illustrations of various types of work performed. No attempt is made to be exhaustive.

Related, similar, or other logical duties are performed as assigned. The Department may require employees to perform functions beyond those contained in job descriptions. The Department may modify job descriptions based on Department needs. The Arkansas Department of Transportation is an "at will" employer.

• Perform a wide variety of chemistry laboratory tasks in a learning capacity.

Minimum Requirements

Education and experience: Student pursuing the educational equivalent of a bachelor's degree or master's degree in chemistry or science related field from an accredited college or university, completion of 30 college hours toward this degree, and a cumulative grade point average of 2.5.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

Basic knowledge and application of safe laboratory practices. Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and Outlook. Ability to effectively communicate (written and oral). Detail oriented.

Physical requirements: Ability to lift 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Working conditions: Laboratory environment.

("Accredited" means the educational institution or program is accredited by an accrediting organization either by the United States Department of Education or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.)