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As of Jun 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship chemometrics in the United States is $15.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are internship chemometrics?

Internship chemometrics refers to an internship position where students or recent graduates work on applying mathematical and statistical methods to chemical data. Chemometrics is used to design experiments, analyze chemical data, and interpret results in fields such as pharmaceuticals, food science, and environmental analysis. An internship in this field provides hands-on experience with data analysis software, laboratory techniques, and real-world problem solving. Interns often assist with experimental design, data collection, and the development of predictive models, working under the guidance of experienced chemometricians.

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To thrive as an Intern in Chemometrics, you need a solid background in chemistry, mathematics, and statistics, often supported by coursework in analytical chemistry or data analysis. Familiarity with statistical software, programming languages like R or Python, and laboratory instrumentation is commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help interns interpret complex data and collaborate with research teams. These skills are crucial for accurately analyzing chemical data, drawing meaningful conclusions, and contributing to scientific advancements.

What is the difference between Internship Chemometrics vs Data Analyst?

AspectInternship ChemometricsData Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in chemistry, statistics, or related fieldsBachelor's or higher in data science, statistics, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, pharmaceutical, or chemical industriesBusiness, finance, healthcare, or tech companies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in industries requiring chemical data analysis and modelingUsed across various industries for data interpretation and reporting

Internship Chemometrics focuses on applying statistical and chemometric techniques to chemical data, often in research settings. Data Analysts work broadly with data interpretation across industries. While both roles involve data analysis skills, internships are more specialized in chemistry-related data, whereas Data Analysts have a wider industry application.

What types of projects or tasks can an intern expect to work on during a chemometrics internship?

As a chemometrics intern, you can expect to work on projects involving the analysis of large chemical datasets, development of statistical models, and validation of analytical methods. Typical responsibilities may include preprocessing data, applying multivariate analysis techniques, and assisting in the interpretation of results to support research or product development. Interns often collaborate closely with experienced chemometricians and laboratory scientists, gaining hands-on experience with specialized software and real-world data. This role provides valuable exposure to both computational and experimental aspects of analytical chemistry, which can be a strong foundation for future career growth.
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Chemometrician - Analytical Chemist

Chemometrician - Analytical Chemist

Flotek Industries, Inc.

Austin, TX

Other

Posted 11 days ago


Job description

Company


Flotek creates unique solutions to reduce the environmental impact of energy on air, water, land and people. A technology-driven, specialty green chemistry and data technology company, Flotek helps customers across industrial and commercial markets improve their environmental performance. The Company serves specialty chemistry needs for both domestic and international energy markets. Flotek has an intellectual property portfolio of over 170 patents and a global presence in more than 15 countries, including North America, Latin America, the Middle East and North Africa. Flotek is based in Houston, Texas and its common shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “FTK.” For additional information on Flotek, please visit www.flotekind.com.


Overview


This role will play a key part in supporting the development of chemometric models through laboratory experimentation, spectral data analysis, and software-enabled data workflows. The candidate will combine hands-on analytical chemistry experience with technical and computational skills to generate high-quality calibration and validation datasets used in predictive model development.


Working closely with the Chemometrics team, the candidate will operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including NIR and Raman systems, apply sound experimental design and quality control practices, and contribute to the development of tools and applications that support chemometric model evaluation and deployment. Success in this role requires strong collaboration, scientific curiosity, and the ability to bridge laboratory data generation with analytical and software-driven solutions.


Key Responsibilities


Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Chemometrics - Analytical Chemist will be responsible for:


  • Designing and executing laboratory experiments specifically aimed at generating calibration and validation datasets for chemometric model development
  • Operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation including NIR and Raman
  • Applying sound sampling strategies, experimental design (DoE), and QC practices to ensure data quality and representativeness
  • Constructing predictive models to translate spectra into usable data for our customers
  • Developing software to improve the MATLAB ad Python Software Development Kits (SDKs) for the chemometrics team
  • Developing applications to evaluate models after development and prior to development to field analyzers


Skills and Knowledge


  • Ability to translate complex scientific concepts into practical, scalable software solutions
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills, with attention to detail
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams
  • Working knowledge of chemometric modeling concepts and data analysis techniques
  • Understanding of software development best practices, including version control, testing, and documentation


Minimum Requirements


  • Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a closely related field 
  • Familiarity with instrumental analysis and spectroscopic experimental methods e.g., Raman and NIR spectroscopies
  • Demonstrated software experience: proficiency in Python, R, or MATLAB for data analysis (coursework, research, or personal projects all count)


Preferred Qualifications


  • Undergraduate research, co-op, or internship involving spectral data analysis, method development, or data pipeline work
  • Experience with chemometrics platforms such as PLS Toolbox, The Unscrambler, or Solo+MIA
  • Experience with APIs, RDBMS, NoSQL, Docker Containers and ReactJS. 


Flotek Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.