About our group:
The R&D Materials Science Lab at Longmont is a leader in materials and chemicals analysis and serves as a hub for materials science related challenges for the Drive Design Center. The lab team works closely with several cross-functional partners including Product Design Engineering, Head and Media Factories, Supplier Quality Engineering and the Seagate worldwide materials science community to understand complicated materials issues, provide in-depth analyses and develop unique analytical solutions for lab instrumentation. The lab hosts state-of-the-art organic analysis and material science techniques, including multiple GC-MS techniques, FTIR, TGA, DSC, Raman and surface analysis techniques.
About the role - you will:
- Assist with routine organic laboratory tasks, such as sample preparation, chemical handling, and data entry.
- Maintain a clean and organized lab environment in accordance with safety and quality protocols.
- Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot experiments and improve lab workflows.
- Document experimental procedures and results accurately for internal reporting and knowledge sharing.
- Perform glassware cleanliness validations to ensure lab equipment meets analytical standards.
- Prepare and analyze GC standard curves, including the creation of calibration standards and interpretation of results.
- Support the commissioning of a new analytical instrument (Organic Disc Extractor), including setup, documentation, and preliminary testing
About you:
- Strong interest in organic chemistry and materials science, with a curiosity-driven approach to solving problems and exploring innovative solutions.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative team environment, contributing to shared goals and communicating effectively with peers and mentors.
- Able to work independently on assigned tasks, demonstrating initiative, attention to detail, and time management.
- Willing to ask questions and seek guidance when needed, while also showing curiosity and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptable to changing priorities and open to learning new techniques and tools in a dynamic lab setting.
Your experience includes:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemical engineering, materials science, or related field and will be returning to school in Fall 2026.
- Hands-on experience in gas chromatography and some instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Experience writing engineering reports and giving presentations.
You might also have:
- Experience with materials characterization with other techniques including but not limited to Thermal Desorption, Raman, FTIR, TGA and DSC.
- Knowledge of polymer chemistry
