USG · 16 hours ago
Intern - Corporate Innovation Center
USG is a Chicago-based leader in producing innovative products and systems for construction. They are seeking an intern to assist in product formulations, mechanical properties, and material integration while ensuring safety and compliance in their work.
Advanced MaterialsBuilding MaterialManufacturingProduct Design
Responsibilities
Know, practice, & enforce the safe use of all equipment & materials employed in the course of assigned work. Conduct activities in a safe manner, observing all safety and environmental regulations
Effectively complete assigned work related to product formulations, mechanical properties, and/or material integration and system design in areas of fire, acoustics, gypsum chemistry, or ceilings
Under the direction of senior scientist, develop project plans and perform laboratory tests
Compile & review test data to determine follow-up experiments
Recognize & report new technology information relative to project work
Provide clear, complete, and accurate written documentation suitable for recreation of test activity, future reference, and development of intellectual property. Provide synopsis of key technical points related to project work result
Qualification
Required
College student working toward degree from an accredited university in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Good written and oral communication skills
Fundamental statistical data analysis skills
Proficient in MS Office applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
Benefits
Two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage
401(k) Investment Plan with company match
Pension plan
Life insurance
Accident insurance
Legal insurance
Pet insurance
Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Company
USG
USG is a manufacturing company that produces gypsum wallboard, joint compound and a vast array of related products for the construction.
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2018-06-11Acquired
1993-05-14IPO
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