Summary: The New Process Development Scientist Summer Intern - based in Momentive's Abingdon Laboratory in Oxfordshire, UK, and will play an supportive role in the design, development and scale-up of NPI's based on Momentive's specialty silicone compound and emulsion technologies.. Responsibilities Include:

Develop prototype formulations/products as determined by business needs.
Design and carry out own experiments during product and process development.
Support work to increase the fundamental understanding of all process technologies across the site.
Investigate and propose Optimize existing products and processes.
Support with the Scale up of products from the laboratory to pilot and full production scale.
Interact with the Technology team to ensure projects progress efficiently.
Help to develop suitable application testing regimes to allow our product range to be ranked for specific customer applications.

1,2 or 3rd year Degree study - in Chemistry/ Biology/Science
Familiarity with the general laboratory equipment, glassware, chemical health and safety.
Self-motivated individual with high level of creativity, technical curiosity and strong team spirit., The candidate must be actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at the time of application and for at least one term following the conclusion of the internship
The candidate is expected to be available 37.25 hours a week for a period of 10-12 weeks between the months of May and August
Able to effectively communicate results clearly and precisely and document conclusions and recommendations
Some technical work experience.
Experience working directly with customers on technical projects or quality concerns
Demonstration of scientific understanding and methodology of Design of Experiments
Strong team ethics and appreciation of NPI project life cycles.

Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. We deliver solutions designed to help propel our customer's products forward-products that have a profound impact on all aspects of life, around the clock and from living rooms to outer space. With every innovation, Momentive creates a more sustainable future. Our vast product portfolio is made up of advanced silicones and specialty solutions that play an essential role in driving performance across a multitude of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, healthcare, personal care, consumer products, building and construction, and more.

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