Organic Chemistry Scientist/Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Longmont, United States; onsite product-design campus. Travel: None.

Base wage: $22.00–$35.00 per hour. Benefits are based on a 24–40-hour-per-week schedule for a full calendar year and may differ by work location and tenure.

Company

hirify.global develops data storage products and operates a product-design campus with an R&D Materials Science Lab supporting drive design.

What you will do

• Assist with routine organic laboratory work, including sample preparation, chemical handling, and data entry.
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment according to safety and quality protocols.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot experiments and improve laboratory workflows.
• Document experimental procedures and results for internal reporting and knowledge sharing.
• Perform glassware cleanliness validations and prepare and analyze GC standard curves, including calibration standards and result interpretation.
• Support setup, documentation, and preliminary testing during commissioning of a new Organic Disc Extractor.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field, and returning to school in Fall 2027.
• Hands-on experience with gas chromatography, including some instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience writing engineering reports and giving presentations.
• Strong interest in organic chemistry and materials science, with curiosity-driven problem solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively, communicate effectively with peers and mentors, and contribute to shared goals.
• Ability to work independently with initiative, attention to detail, and time management.
• Willingness to ask questions, seek guidance, learn new techniques and tools, and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic laboratory setting.

Nice to have

• Experience with materials characterization techniques such as Thermal Desorption, Raman, FTIR, TGA, or DSC.
• Knowledge of polymer chemistry.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative R&D environment involving Product Design Engineering, Head and Media Factories, Supplier Quality Engineering, and the worldwide materials science community.
• Access to organic analysis and materials science techniques including GC-MS, FTIR, TGA, DSC, Raman, and surface analysis.
• On-site cafeteria, professional barista service, sporting activities, walking path, fitness center, community service, and employee resource groups.
• Eligible interns may receive medical, dental, and vision benefits and participate in the employee stock purchase plan.
• Interns receive 12 paid holidays and a minimum of 48 hours of paid sick leave.