Laboratory Summer Intern

ERCO Worldwide has operated for over 100 years, focused largely on the production and supply of in-organic products along with technology for the production of chlorine dioxide. Today, ERCO's major business areas include sodium chlorate, chlor-alkali products, sodium chlorite, and chlorine dioxide technology.

The ERCO business serves a number of key customer segments including pulp and paper, food, energy, agriculture, water treatment, airport de-icing, fertilizers and specialty chemicals.

Laboratory Summer Intern

Employment Type: Temporary, Contract (May-August 2027)

Location: 101 Highway 73 South, Nekoosa, Wisconsin (On-site)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Hourly: $21-$25/hr

Get To Know Us!

ERCO Worldwide's century-long tradition of excellence has firmly established its reputation for providing reliable, intelligent, and environmentally responsible manufacturing on a global scale. As one of the largest suppliers of Chlorine Dioxide technology in the world, we are devoted to building genuine customer relationships and delivering innovative, sustainable chemical solutions that improve lives and the health of our planet. Grounded in our commitment to sustainability, we serve multiple industries such as pulp & paper, oil & gas, agriculture, food processing, water treatment and more! It's our goal to make everyone's lives more productive, convenient, enjoyable, and safe.

Our Vision (What we aspire to achieve)

To be the trusted partner for safe, innovative chemical solutions that improve everyday life and advance sustainability.

Our Mission (What we do and for whom)

We deliver sustainable, innovative chemical solutions driven by a steadfast commitment to safety, exceptional service, and continuous improvement, rooted in a culture of care that fosters lasting value for our people, customers, and the communities we serve.

Our Values (The beliefs, principles and practices that drive our organization)

Safety First - We prioritize safety, protecting our people, customers, communities and the environment.

Do the Right Thing - We are guided by honesty, integrity, and accountability which influence our decisions and actions on behalf of our stakeholders.

Together, We Thrive - We foster a respectful, open, and inclusive workplace where collaboration thrives, people grow together, and teams celebrate each others successes.

Performance with Purpose - We achieve results by empowering employees and promoting a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring positive impact and long-term success.

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Join The Team:

ERCO Worldwide's Port Edwards Plant is looking for a self-motivated, safety-conscious Laboratory Summer Intern to join our team in the Summer of 2027! The Laboratory Summer Intern will be responsible for sampling, standard testing, measuring, recording, and results entry. You will provide all the required technical support to enable the laboratory to function effectively whilst adhering to correct procedures and health and safety guidelines.

The Role:

• Quality Control Analysis of Final Product and in-process liquors, following company procedures and safety protocols.
• Sample collection for external testing.
• Occasional supervision of barge loading
• Test results data entry and creation of Certificates of Analysis when needed.
• Ensuring all sampling, analytical and monitoring equipment is maintained and within calibration.
• Routine analysis of utility water and addition of treatment chemicals to cooling towers and boilers.
• Analysis of outflow environmental samples for discharge permit.
• Preparation of various reagents for lab and operators test stations.
• Perform additional tasks in support of laboratory operations as directed by the Supervisor and laboratory staff.

The Person:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree is required.
• A 3rd or 4th year student currently enrolled in the program is preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in Laboratory-based Chemistry is preferred.
• Previous work in an industrial lab is advantageous.
• Must have a strong understanding of OSHA and SDS.
• Must be knowledgeable of laboratory techniques, terminology, equipment and materials.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of chemical testing and analyses including the preparation of materials, equipment and samples.
• Ability to use and maintain laboratory equipment for standard chemical, biological and physical testing.

The Value You Bring:

• Strong health and safety mindset
• Strong relationship builder - collaborative, team-builder
• Focused and results driven, transparent, and articulate
• Drives continuous improvement
• Resilient - can adapt to changing environments/technology
• Proactive - takes initiative, creative, stays ahead of the curve, enthusiastic, inspirational

What you'll love about us!

Developmental Opportunity:

At ERCO we believe in continuous improvement, not just with our processes, but with our employees too! We have an excellent L&D department who create and facilitate training courses for our ERCO University platform on all topics for the development of our people. We also help cover and encourage employees to take courses and attend conferences to further their knowledge and skillsets!

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.

Get to know us more by visiting our website and LinkedIn page!

Applicants are kindly requested not to call or visit our facilities regarding employment opportunities. All applications must be submitted online or via email. For further inquiries, please contact our HR team at tia.mukherjee@ercoworldwide.com.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ERCO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to recruiting, developing and maintaining a diverse workforce in compliance with all applicable Human Rights legislation. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate for disabilities made known to us by our employees and applicants. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know and we will make every reasonable effort to meet your needs.