Materials Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Intern (FALL 2026)

About the role

This role performs materials chemistry testing, analysis, qualification, documentation and deployment efforts for Folia Material’s breakthrough technology.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory R&D to investigate and characterize the efficacy and properties of novel coating materials
• Perform product testing, including but not limited to the use of analytical instruments, visual inspections, and sample preparation for third-party chemical analysis
• Ensure that testing, characterization, and inspection data reports are completed and organized in support of the Quality Management System.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an associate, bachelor's or master’s degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (chemical engineering, environmental engineering, renewable materials chemistry, paper science and engineering, fiber/textile science) is required.
• Recent graduates in the aforementioned disciplines
• Experience in cellulosic materials, pulp, paper, or textiles is helpful
• Experience working in a laboratory, maintaining and operating equipment, and maintaining records and reports of product development activities is preferred.

We Offer You

• Professional Development - opportunity to cross-collaborate on multiple projects/ research
• A thorough introduction to the startup world - you will experience, first-hand, how startups function
• A close-knit team driven to sustainability and innovation
• Motivated compensation for your contribution to our work