Intern - Seattle

About the Role

As a Lab Intern, you will assist with key laboratory-related activities, including supporting lab operations, compliance, and safety requirements. You will gain valuable hands-on experience in a fast-paced, regulated industrial environment, contributing directly to the company's laboratory and workforce development goals.

Qualifications

• Preferred backgrounds are those on track to attain either associates or bachelor's degrees or a technical certificate.
• Interns must be currently enrolled in or have graduated with a relevant degree program.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, data visualization software).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive and problem-solving attitude.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize assignments, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Pay & Schedule

• Pay Range: $21.30 – $24.00 (DOE)
• Type: Internship (Full-Time/Part-Time)
• Duration: 3-6 months (this is not a summer internship)
• Location: Seattle, WA 98108 – on-site (must be located in Seattle, Washington)

About Valence Surface Technologies

Valence Surface Technologies is a full-service surface finishing company specializing in the commercial aerospace, defense, space and satellite industries. With ten strategically located sites across the United States, Valence provides a start to finish solution from NDT and chemical processing, to paint and sub-assembly.

Traditionally, the aerospace supply chain has been a fragmented system comprised of many different suppliers completing a different step of the chain. One company may be responsible for the initial inspection and shot peening, and then another anodizes, while another has responsibility for the paint, and so on and so forth. These processes may take place spread across the country, at great cost due to unnecessary lead time, inventory, risk, and management resources. Valence exists to change the supply chain. By providing an all-inclusive solution in every region of the country, we reduce costs, the number of suppliers, the distance parts must travel, lead times, while maintaining the capacity to grow with new programs. We do this by maintaining over 3,500 approvals, for every prime and program in existence today.