Columbia Sportswear Company · 22 hours ago
Materials Research Analyst - Intern
Portland, Oregon, United States of America
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$23/hr - $23/hrColumbia Sportswear Company offers college students an opportunity to join their team as Materials Research Analyst Interns. This internship focuses on supporting the development of seasonal textile materials, involving hands-on experience in material development, performance testing, and supplier collaboration.
ApparelInnovation ManagementManufacturingOutdoorsRetailSporting GoodsSports
Responsibilities
Support seasonal material development activities, including tracking status, organizing samples, and preparing documentation
Partner with global liaison offices and suppliers to understand performance requirements, testing needs, and aesthetic expectations
Assist with the review of trials, lab dips, and sales samples; document findings and communicate observations to the team
Participate in product creation meetings to learn how materials influence product performance, costing, timelines, and design direction
Assist with basic cost data collection and organization to support evaluation of material pricing
Maintain material libraries, technical data, and performance records to ensure accuracy and accessibility
Research new textile technologies, sustainability trends, and relevant innovations to support continuous improvement
Collaborate with senior materials researchers and the testing lab to expand understanding of textile testing methods and construction techniques
Qualification
Required
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7
Relevant coursework or foundational knowledge of textiles, materials science, fiber science, or apparel construction
Familiarity with garment functionality and how materials impact performance
Strong organization, written communication, and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
Ability to adapt, problem-solve, and contribute in a team environment
Current student with one of the following academic standings: Rising Senior, Senior, or Graduate/MBA student
Degree aligned to the internship area (textiles, apparel, materials science, product engineering, or related field)
Ability to participate in the full 10-week internship program
Ability to work onsite at our Portland headquarters for the duration of the internship
Benefits
401k plan plus a generous company match
Generous employee discounts
Company
Columbia Sportswear Company
Based in Portland, Oregon, Columbia Sportswear Company (NASDAQ: COLM) is a global outdoor brand that crafts active lifestyle gear fortified with industry-leading technologies and tested in our backyard.
Founded in 1938
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1998-03-27IPO
Leadership Team
Jim Swanson
EVP Chief Financial Officer
Matthew Sutton
Senior Vice President, Head of Marketing
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