Laboratory Intern - Upper Sandusky, OH at The Andersons Inc in Upper Sandusky, Ohio

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Position Overview

This position is responsible for assisting R&D Staff in performing development work on new and existing products. This can involve literature reviews to determine the current state of chemical, biological, agronomic, and biochemical knowledge, experimental design, formulation optimization, and testing of materials and processes at laboratory and pilot plant scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist R&D Staff in the development and commercialization of new chemical and biological products. This work involves collecting, analyzing, and reporting information from product and process evaluations at lab, pilot, and production scale.


• Perform commercialization work which entails elucidation and specification of operational sequences, raw material and product specification, and development of alternative avenues for production.


• Perform physical and chemical tests, data analysis, and communicate test results and experimental observations.


• Perform general daily functions in the Laboratory area.


• Execute literature reviews and provide critical summaries of findings.


• Perform product evaluations via in-house testing or in conjunction with field researchers.


• Evaluate feedstocks and products, including chemical and physical properties.


• Develop and maintaining required record systems.

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Intermediate skills in own work area within an analytical/scientific method or operational process


• Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise


• Works within standard operation procedures and/or scientific methods


• Works with a moderate degree of supervision

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Two years progress or more in working towards a bachelor's degree in natural sciences (chemistry, microbiology, botany) or a related degree


• A working knowledge of statistics, laboratory procedures and technology. Functional proficiency of the MS Office suite of software

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It does not include all responsibilities and skills required of the job and may be changed at any time. All responsibilities must be completed in compliance with all safety protocols, policies, procedures and consistent with the spirit and philosophy of The Andersons' Statement of Principles.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. The Andersons, Inc. is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Andersons, Inc. is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation.

Note: The Andersons, Inc. conducts drug, alcohol and/or medical testing of applicants and employees based on type of position. A copy of our testing policy is available by contacting the HR Department at talentacquisition@andersonsinc.com .

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