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<p></p><div><div><div><div><div>Job Title: Polymers Chemist Intern Summer 2026
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Job Location (Short): Allentown, PA, USA, 18106
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</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div>Posting Start Date: 9/16/25
</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><div>Do you want to take responsibility and make a difference with your work? With your expertise, we can achieve great goals together. We are WACKER - Reliable. Determined. Ambitious. As one of the world's most research-intensive chemical companies, we've been making countless products that are an integral part of your everyday life possible for over 100 years. From vegan food to resource-efficient buildings to solar cells, we develop sustainable solutions that change the future.
</div><div></div><div>To strengthen our team in <b>Allentown </b>, we are looking for you as a <b>Polymers Chemist Intern Summer 2026 </b>.<br>
</div></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><div>Our world needs ideas! As one of the world&rsquo;s most research-intensive chemical companies, we have been developing leading solutions for numerous sectors &ndash; from construction to photovoltaics and cosmetics to rubber &ndash;for over 100 years. We have a global presence with production sites on three continents and 14,500 employees from 70 nations.<br>
</div><div></div><div>WACKER North America is looking for several highly motivated college students for our 12-week summer 2026 internship program in Allentown, PA. We have several internships available in our business teams working on value added chemical related projects.<br>
</div><div></div><div>Projects could include one of the following focus areas:
</div><ul><li>The primary project will be qualifying different raw materials in various caulks, mastics, and coatings formulations. Along with lab testing, this project will involve analysis of data, data compilation and representation, and an overall presentation of the data and findings.
</li><li>Determine the impacts of different raw materials on CCM formulations.
</li><li>Support ongoing application development projects.
</li><li>Evaluate data and present findings.
</li>Additional work and side projects may also be possible depending on the ongoing work at the time.<br>
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</li></ul><div></div><div><b>Position Qualifications:
</b></div><ul><li>Currently a rising sophomore or higher and attending school to obtain a college degree in the field of Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science or a related field.
</li><li>Available full-time in person commitment (Monday through Friday) from May 18th through August 7th
</li><li>Ability to follow safety procedures
</li><li>Basic laboratory skills
</li><li>Ability to maintain confidentiality
</li><li>Excellent communication and analytical skills
</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office
</li><li>Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
</li><li>Effective time-management abilities
</li>Ability to positively present our company<br>
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</li></ul></div></div></div></div><p></p><div><div><div><div><p><b>What do we offer?
</b></p><ul><li><p><b>Compensation </b>: Attractive salary, special payments, participation in the company's success, subsidized pension plan, childcare allowance
</p></li><li><p><b>Work-life balance </b>: flexible working, 30 days of vacation, additional paid time off for parents with young children, sabbatical
</p></li><li><p><b>Versatile development opportunities </b>: Support for professional development, wide range of continuing education opportunities, internal international job exchange
</p></li><li><p><b>Health </b>: sports and fitness offers, prevention programs
</p></li><li><p><b>Other benefits </b>: Bicycle leasing, subsidized company meals, ...and much more.<br>
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</p></li></ul><p>You can find an overview of benefits at WACKER on our careers page.<br>
</p><p></p><p>Even if you do not meet the requirements of the position 100 % or if you would like to work part-time, we would still like to invite you to contact us.<br>
</p><p></p><p>As an international company, we welcome the diversity of people. We consciously promote equal opportunities and a diverse, inclusive culture in our teams - this is what makes us successful.<br>
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We look forward to receiving your application!<br>
</p><p></p><p>Reference code: 30136</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Polymers Chemist Intern Summer 2026

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Polymers Chemist Intern Summer 2026