Materials Laboratory Intern

Role details

Rubbercraft is seeking a Materials (Rubber) Laboratory Intern who is a student, or a recent graduate undergoing on-the-job supervised training in preparation of a desired career. This internship provides hands-on experience in material science, quality control, and product development, with exposure to industry-standard testing equipment, regulatory requirements, and lab practices.

About Rubbercraft: Rubbercraft is a leading manufacturer of precision-engineered elastomeric components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industry. With decades of experience supporting mission-critical applications, Rubbercraft specializes in seals, gaskets, molded components, and other highly engineered solutions designed to perform in demanding environments.

Internship Details: This internship is expected to run from late September through December, lasting approximately 12–16 weeks at 40 hours per week.

Department: Laboratory

Report to: LAB Manager

Job Core Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and testing of rubber samples following established procedures and ASTM/ISO standards.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment
• Provides support to an assigned functional area
• Perform data entry and basic statistical analysis.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, cleanliness, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with engineers, chemists, and technicians to troubleshoot material performance issues.
• Learn and support compliance testing related to REACH, RoHS, TSCA, PFAS, Proposition 65, etc. requirements, including sample tracking and data collection.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Education: Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field. Years Experience: 0-2 years of relevant work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations

Skills

• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize changing situations
• Basic understanding of laboratory procedures and safety protocols
• Ability to follow technical instructions and work independently
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills to drive tasks to completion
• Basic understanding of polymers, elastomers, or rubber materials is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Benefits:

*RCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.*

*This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.*

(Actual placement within the salary range is dependent on multiple factors, including but not limited to skills, education, experience and location)