Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking an R&D Intern to support laboratory testing, raw material evaluation, and formulation and color development.
Key Highlights:
1. Support in developing new formulations and improving products
2. Participation in raw material evaluation
3. Learning industrial-scale R&D processes
Peruvian Colors is looking for a Research \& Development Intern.
**Main Responsibilities:**
* Support laboratory testing for developing new formulations and improving existing products.
* Participate in evaluating new raw materials (resins, pigments, additives, solvents).
* Prepare ink, varnish, and color samples according to R\+D department instructions.
* Support the development and adjustment of new colors within existing product series.
* Operate, under supervision, laboratory equipment including:
* Balances
* Viscometers
* Basic measurement equipment (drying, gloss, adhesion, color)
* Record test results, observations, and data in defined formats.
* Maintain order, cleanliness, and proper labeling of samples and materials.
* Comply with safety regulations, PPE usage, and good laboratory practices.
**Candidate Requirements**
**Education:**
* Final-year student or recent graduate in:
* Chemistry
* Chemical Engineering
* Industrial Chemistry
* Industrial Processes or related fields
**Desired Basic Knowledge:**
* Fundamentals of chemical laboratory work.
* Basic operation of measurement instruments.
* Interest in formulation, testing, and product development.
**Experience:**
* Not mandatory.
* Prior internships or academic laboratory experience are valued.
**Key Competencies**
* Organization and responsibility \*
* Attention to detail \*
* Ability to follow technical instructions
* Teamwork
**What the Intern Will Learn**
* Real-world industrial-scale R \& D processes
* Technical evaluation of raw materials.
* Color and formulation development.
* Use of quality control and laboratory instruments.
* Methodology for recording and validating tests.
Job Type: Internship
Contract Duration: 6 months
Salary: S/.1,200\.00 per month
Work Location: On-site employment