Position OverviewThis 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.ÂTHIS INTERNSHIP IS LOCATED IN UPPER SANDUSKY OHIO. NO HOUSING OR STIPEND WILL BE PROVIDED SO YOU MUST RESIDE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE FROM THIS FACILITY.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.ÂPerform 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 levelMinimal job-related experienceAcquires basic skills to perform routine tasksWork is prescribed and completed with little autonomyWorks with either close supervision or under clearly defined proceduresMinimum Qualifications & SkillsTwo years progress or more in working towards a bachelorâs degree in natural sciences chemistry microbiology botany or a related degreeA working knowledge of statistics laboratory procedures and technology. Functional proficiency of the MS Office suite of softwarePhysical Requirements and Working EnvironmentThe incumbent is subject to frequent contact with potentially hazardous ingredients dirt dust noise and adverse weather conditions and therefore must be aware of health hazards.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 Andersonsâ Statement of Principles.#LI-TB1
