R&D Intern, Analytical Lab

James Hardie Building Products Inc. is the North American leader in fiber cement home siding and exterior design solutions. Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low maintenance. The company pioneered modern fiber cement building products and continues to invest in innovation to transform the industry. James Hardie is a high-performance organization, with an unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a diverse workforce of over 3,000 employees across operations in North America.

What You’ll Do:

As an intern at James Hardie, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in your chosen field, whether it be HR, Engineering, Finance, Marketing, IT, or another function. This is a 12-week paid internship program designed to provide you with valuable insights into the industry, enhance your skills, and prepare you for a successful career. You will work closely with experienced professionals, contributing to real projects that impact our business. Additionally, you will have access to exclusive mentoring opportunities to help guide your professional development.

General Responsibilities:

• Work with team members on diverse projects and tasks.
• Perform research and analysis to aid project objectives.
• Create reports, presentations, and necessary documentation.
• Engage in team meetings and share ideas.
• Learn and implement industry best practices and company standards.

Function Responsibilities (Analytical Lab):

• Run testing/experiments, perform data recording, and analysis for comparison studies on sample preparation and test method optimization.
• Testing includes, but is not limited to chemical composition analysis, mechanical properties, and structural analysis. 
• Prepare a standard operating procedure for instrumentation.

What You’ll Bring:

• Must be enrolled in a bachelor's program in a relevant discipline at an accredited university, with an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and May 2027 (rising junior or rising senior).
• Demonstrated strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Must be available to work full-time for 12 weeks during the summer of 2025.
• Must have reliable transportation to and from the work location.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Preferred majors: chemistry, chemical engineering, material science engineering.
• Ability to develop sampling and specimen preparation schemes and perform tests independently with minimum supervision.
• Detail oriented to make and record careful observations.
• Capable of performing simple data processing and analysis by Excel or Minitab.
• Has effective written and verbal communication skills

What You’ll Receive:

• As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $22 to $25. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and may change over time.
• Full-time work experience and competitive pay 
• Meaningful projects
• Mentorship and guidance
• Feedback and evaluation
• Company culture
• Networking opportunities and skill development

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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.