Research and Development Co-op - Easton, United States - Crayola LLC

Crayola LLC

Verified Company

Easton, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Research and Development Co-Op provided through Drexel University

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Interns will be involved in many aspects of Product Development and product testing that includes current and new Crayola product lines.
Products could include crayons, markers, pencils, paints, modeling compounds and various other Crayola products, along with novel technologies new to Crayola.
Initial and ongoing training of product testing procedures and relevant lab tasks (i.e. assembling markers for testing) will be provided by multiple R&D personnel.
Interns may be directly involved in the ground up development of Crayola products that are based on different and novel technologies.
Ability to provide assistance to R&D Scientists with new and current product testing.
Ability to provide assistance in the development of new formulations (lab bench formulation work), new technologies and processes.
Some testing may include, but is not limited to, leak testing and writeout testing on markers; performance characteristics of marker delivery systems; washability testing on inks, paints and other washable products; oven stability testing on a variety of products along with a variety of other physical and performance testing.
Ability to work independently after receiving direction from Sr. Scientists and other R&D personnel.
Document and maintain testing data and observations in lab notebooks.
Independently setup and conduct experiments as needed for new product qualification.
Capable of gathering data from product testing and analyzing results.
Ability to provide short reports and project summaries to supervisor as needed.
Ability to interpret and communicate test results verbally, and in Word, Excel and/or PowerPoint documents.
Ability to independently seek out specific R&D personnel for answers to questions on product development issues and guidance on certain testing.
May participate in a Technology Sharing event with Marketing and other development groups within Crayola to communicate new ideas, concepts and technologies.
Must be organized and have the flexibility and willingness to multitask on various projects simultaneously and change direction quickly from one project to the next as business needs dictate.
Ability to navigate the online Crayola Spec system and input or change formulas within this system (training will be provided). Coops will also be asked to input project data into Crayola's online Electronic Notebook.

Job Specifications:

Chemistry, Material Science, Biology, Chemical Engineering or other Science related major.
Familiarity with lab practices and previous work in a lab environment a plus.
Must have access to a motor vehicle to drive to and from the R&D facility and to other nearby Crayola facilities as needed (within 10 miles, one way).

WHY CRAYOLA?

Kid Inspired Culture
Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees
Community Volunteerism Opportunities
Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees
Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan
Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees
Education Assistance Program
Wellness Programs
Employee Resource Groups
Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online
Company Sponsored Employee Events
Discounts on a wide variety of products and services automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment

Diversity & Inclusion at Crayola

Green is our favorite color
We offer competitive salary, outstanding benefits and the potential for advancement through the use of creative abilities. No phone calls please.

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