R&D Internship 2024 - Denville, United States - TRI-K Industries
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:About TRI-K Industries:
Since 1974, TRI-K Industries, Inc. has been a leading manufacturer of specialty ingredients, bringing innovative concepts and products to life for the cosmetics industry. TRI-K strives to keep ahead of the curve with a specialization in cosmetic proteins and multi-functional peptides, natural actives, preservatives, and mild surfactants. TRI-K is a member of the Galaxy Group, with sales offices, manufacturing facilities and partners around the world. At TRI-K, we combine an awareness of consumer trends with innovative technologies to maintain our superior offering in the industry. Our in-house development team is constantly pioneering the discovery of new materials, resulting in enhanced consumer benefits. TRI-K Industries is a wonderful place to start your career with opportunities to learn and grow.
Essential duties/responsibilities:
• Tracking stability samples (Ph color, odor, viscosity)
• Raw Material coordination, (ordering, tracking, stocking)
• Helping, Organizing and Maintaining an organized Prototype Library
• Organizing and stock room & lab supplies
• Learning how to create personal care and skin care products such as
o Shampoo, conditioners, lotions, toners, creams, serums (etc.)
• Conduct raw material experiments as needed
What You Will Gain:
• 40 hours per week for an 8-10 week paid position
• Exposure to world class lab resources and instrumentation
• Interactions with highly experienced and qualified leaders in the field of personal care to mentor you and learn from
• Visibility and impact on standard operating procedures and project outcomes
Requirements:
• Background in hard sciences (chemistry, biology, biochemistry, Chem Engineering or similar)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Work independently with little supervision
• Organized, attentive to detail, and mindful of deadlines
• Able to collaborate with a team
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Authorized to work in the United States (without visa sponsorship)
Educational Qualifications:
College student entering Junior year preferred. Prior lab experience either in academic setting or summer internship.