Corporate Technology/Lab Intern - Summer 2026

Avient Corporation • Avon Lake, OH • 3h ago

Job Summary
Avient Corporation is seeking a technical intern during summer 2026 at the corporate headquarters in Avon Lake, OH. This is a paid internship within our polymer lab.
Essential Functions
The individual will work with a senior scientist to carry out polymer analysis using FT-IR, XRF, thermal analysis, physical property and fire science test methods as needed.
The individual must be able to perform assigned tasks in accordance with good safety practices.
Respond to internal and external requests
Train in other areas of Corporate Technology
Often work with fellow members of technology team to obtain a complete understanding of the solution to an analysis
Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
The candidate must be working towards a BS degree in science, engineering, materials science or a related field
Additional Qualifications
Must have excellent laboratory skills, i.e. be willing to handle chemicals, equipment, delicate instrumentation, etc. carefully and safely
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and bring projects to completion in a timely fashion
Must be flexible and versatile in order to handle changing laboratory needs and to serve a variety of functions or technologies as the business demands
Must have competent PC computer skills, e.g. Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint
Must be able to effectively communicate one-on-one and in small group situations
Must have manual dexterity sufficient to use wide variety of standard lab equipment and ability to operate standard office equipment
Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.
Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it's powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you're a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you'll find your place at Avient.
Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!
We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business.
By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient's strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.
At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person's qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran's status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing, ApplicationAccommodation@Avient.com.
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