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Lab Engineering Intern Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Ingredion Incorporated

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

Bedford Park Idea Lab, IL Workplace type: On Site We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious ... Internship Program Events & Activities - programming catered toward career exploration, networking ...

Allegion

Summer Intern - Mechanical Engineer

Princeton, IL · On-site

$25 - $26/hr

Summer Intern - Mechanical Engineer, LCN Closers - Princeton, Illinois As an Allegion mechanical ... You will be part of an engaged engineering team that supports manufacturing, an on-site test lab ...

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Stryker

$35/hr

As an intern, you won't just observe -- you'll contribute to meaningful projects, gain exposure to ... Test Lab Test interns partner closely with Test Engineers and R&D to experiment with early ...

Caterpillar Inc.

$12.25 - $15.75/hr

Caterpillar's Corporate Engineering Intern program seeks students currently enrolled in a four-year ... lab setting * Failure Analysis: Tackle urgent issues impacting our customers by developing your ...

Shure

Embedded Software Intern

Niles, IL · On-site

$23 - $43/hr

Each intern will receive a competitive salary. Additionally, Interns who are asked to relocate to ... Recommended to have taken a lab based embedded design/robotics/programming course and have ...

Shure

Embedded Software Intern

Niles, IL · Hybrid

$23 - $43/hr

Each intern will receive a competitive salary. Additionally, Interns who are asked to relocate to ... Recommended to have taken a lab based embedded design/robotics/programming course and have ...

Shure

Embedded Software Intern

Niles, IL · Hybrid

$23 - $43/hr

Each intern will receive a competitive salary. Additionally, Interns who are asked to relocate to ... Recommended to have taken a lab based embedded design/robotics/programming course and have ...

Shure

Embedded Software Intern

Niles, IL · Hybrid

$23 - $43/hr

Each intern will receive a competitive salary. Additionally, Interns who are asked to relocate to ... Recommended to have taken a lab based embedded design/robotics/programming course and have ...

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What is the difference between Lab Engineering Intern vs Lab Technician?

AspectLab Engineering InternLab Technician
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or recent graduate in engineering or related fieldHigh school diploma or associate degree, technical training
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, development facilities, internship settingsClinical, industrial, or research laboratories
Employer & Industry UsageInternships in tech, manufacturing, biotech companiesHospitals, manufacturing plants, research institutions
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding internship roles, career entry pointsJob responsibilities, required skills, career path

The main difference between a Lab Engineering Intern and a Lab Technician lies in experience and employment status. Interns are usually students gaining hands-on experience, while technicians are trained professionals performing routine lab tasks. Internships often serve as entry points into the industry, whereas technicians hold permanent roles with specific technical responsibilities.

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Industrial Technical Intern (Summer 2027) - Bedford Park, IL

On-site

Ingredion Incorporated
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
Learn more about Ingredion Incorporatedexternal

$18.25 - $23.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago

Ingredion rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 34 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

58th of 445 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

About Ingredion:
Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you've experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet's food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.
Location: Bedford Park Idea Lab, IL
Workplace type: On Site
We have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious student to join our R&D team for summer 2027! As the Industrial CSPI Technical Intern, you will focus on providing technical support to existing customers and developing new product solutions for industrial market applications. This role will collaborate with various internal resources to design experiments, create technical data and develop value added solutions that highlight our industrial innovation product portfolio and align with consumer trends.
What you will do:
  • Conduct searches on prior art (literature, patents), and current technology including competitive activity on related projects, and summarizing the outcomes in appropriate report
  • Perform laboratory experiments, conduct data analysis and interpret results to make recommendations to project team and support the project
  • Coordinate, summarize and report data generated from these experiments
  • Record data in the Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) and other archiving databases as appropriate; effectively communicating results to project teams and partners
  • Present research findings to management with recommendations for future New Product Development or Applied Research projects at completion of internship period
What you will bring:
  • Ability to work 40hrs per week during the summer internship term
  • Demonstrated experience with wet chemistry laboratory
  • Knowledge of common paper and packaging manufacturing processes, process chemicals and development, polymer chemistry preferred
  • Interpersonal, verbal and written technical communication skills, e.g. making presentations and writing technical data/reports
  • Reliable transportation required to get to and from facility each work day
Who you are:
  • Eager to explore careers in the paper and packaging industry
  • Ability to work collaboratively with peers and others
  • Creative problem-solver with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Desire to see and create results

To be eligible for consideration, candidates must:
  • Currently possess unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Ingredion does not intend to sponsor work visas with respect to this position or to provide this position as OPT or CPT.
  • Be a currently enrolled student in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Paper Science or Engineering or a related field with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 preferred. If currently enrolled in an undergrad status, must have completed at least two years of coursework with status as a sophomore, junior or non-graduating senior.
  • If you have completed your degree, please consider other opportunities with Ingredion, posted at ww.ingredion.com/careers.
Why Join Ingredion?
Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exception rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:
  • Total Rewards Package - competitive hourly salary based on your degree program. Housing stipends offered to students relocating 51+ miles from the Ingredion work location
  • Internship Program Events & Activities - programming catered toward career exploration, networking, and professional development - including the annual Capstone Summit at Ingredion HQ in Westchester, IL
  • Intern Coaching Program - pairing with a mentor to coach development and integration in Ingredion's culture
  • Involvement in Ingredion's Business Resource Groups - the conscience of the organization and an integral part to Ingredion's Inclusion & Belonging strategy
  • Employee Recognition Program - a culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
  • Employee Discount Program - provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability-mental or physical-marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law ("protected classifications"). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.
Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, we will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant's accommodation needs.
Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.
Relocation Available:
No
This pay rate is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Final base salary will be determined based on several factors which may include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data and applicable bargaining agreement (if any).
Benefits:
Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental and vision coverage as well as a 401(k) plan with a competitive company match .

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