Technical Services and Development Intern (Field)

About Hawkins

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/

ABOUT THE JOB:

This internship is more than a summer job-it's an opportunity to make a difference. You'll apply your technical skills to real-world challenges, collaborate with experts, and contribute to solutions that matter. From day one, you'll be empowered to lead, learn, and innovate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own Your Project: Take responsibility for a technical project focused on understanding and optimizing water treatment formulations.
• Experiment & Analyze: Design and execute experiments, evaluate formulations, and interpret results using statistical tools and Designed Experiments methodologies.
• Collaborate Broadly: Work alongside chemists, engineers, and professionals across Quality, Sales, Operations, and more.
• Learn the Business: Gain insight into product and process development, quality standards, and product performance metrics.
• Network & Grow: Build relationships across Hawkins through mentorship and networking opportunities.

ABOUT YOU:

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or chemistry with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated ability to lead projects.
• Effective communication and organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Experience with test method development and execution is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a team-oriented environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, ascend or descend stairs, and walk for extended periods of time in an office or manufacturing setting or outdoors, including areas where conditions may include odors, varying temperatures, humidity, and moderate levels of noise.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required by the facility and or job
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safety use power hoist, pallet transport trucks, powered forklifts, and banding machines and or company vehicles.
• Close vision and hand eye coordination required to efficiently and safely perform job.

Expected Compensation: $20.00-23.00/hour.

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

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All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.