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Chemist Intern (Summer 2027)

Westlake Chemical

Calvert City, KYFull-time$7.25/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$7.25/hr
Location
Calvert City, KY
Role Type
Internship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Westlake Chemical is offering a Summer 2027 Chemist Internship at its Calvert City plant. The program provides chemistry students real‑life plant manufacturing experience, mentorship, and the chance to work on projects, observe department activities, and participate in safety programs while maintaining a work journal and presenting to management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Chemistry KnowledgeSafety ProgramsJournal KeepingPresentation SkillsTeam Collaboration

Qualifications

Completed Second Year of CollegeActive StudentMajoring in ChemistryGPA 3.0 or HigherEligibility to Work in United States Without Sponsorship

Full job description

Experience Required

None

Minimum Education Required

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Compensation

$7.25 / hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Work Schedule and Shift Requirements

First (Day)

Job Description

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

SUMMER 2027 Chemist Internship

Westlake Chemical offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.

The Internship is designed to provide the chemistry student a real-life work experience and training the day-to-day activities of plant manufacturing. We take great pride in the development and offerings included in our internship program. Our Internships are a part of our Company College Recruiting strategy to attract and retain qualified, high performing talent for our early career opportunities within our plant locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work on assigned projects with the close supervision of mentor/supervisor

Observe activities of the assigned department/unit

Assist mentor/supervisor in day-to-day tasks

Actively participate in complex safety/environmental programs

Maintain intern work/activity journal

Presentation to management team

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have completed second year of college

Must be an active student

Must be majoring in Chemistry

Must have a 3.0 or higher GPA

Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship

Applications are accepted through https://www.westlaketalent.com. All resumes must include available contact information: phone number, address, email address and one's major, GPA, and projected graduation date.

Westlake Chemical is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here.You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday.

Westlake Management Services, Inc. is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of r ace, r eligion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, s exual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Full time

Benefits Offered

Not specified

Veteran Preference

No

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

R33642

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