Technical Operations Intern Jobs in Springfield, OH

Why This Internship?

Looking for an internship where you’ll do more than observe? As a Lab Technician Intern, you’ll gain real‑world, hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced technical environment—working alongside experienced professionals, contributing to live projects, and building skills that directly translate to a future career in materials science, chemistry, or engineering.

This is an excellent opportunity for a curious, motivated student who wants to learn by doing, develop technical skills, and explore what a career in applied materials testing looks like in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Get hands-on experience analyzing materials for product qualification, new product development, and technical support
• Support lab trials and production floor testing, including sample collection and inspections
• Assist with CTQs, data collection, and test execution for active projects
• Help develop and follow test plans, completing required testing from start to finish
• Collect, organize, and analyze data — then translate results into clear, meaningful insights
• Perform drawdowns and material testing as needed
• Build knowledge of release liners, tapes, and industrial materials through practical lab work
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations, and Customer Service teams to solve real-world challenges
• Contribute ideas for equipment improvements and lab capability enhancements
• Test materials against established specifications and help make data-driven recommendations
• Assist with generating Technical Data Sheets (TDS) when requested
• Present data to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Take ownership of standard lab functions such as:
• Sample and test panel preparation
• Performance testing and data entry
• Lab organization and maintenance
• Observing production processes and collecting in-process samples

Required (or Currently Working Toward):

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field
• Comfort working in a laboratory environment
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong organization and time‑management skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and work well in a team
• Curiosity, problem‑solving mindset, and willingness to learn
• Ability to work independently with guidance and mentorship
• Self-starter motivated to identify and implement laboratories and process improvements
• Good problem-solving abilities

Nice to Have (But Not Required):

• Exposure to analytical chemistry or polymer science
• Interest or experience with tapes, pressure‑sensitive adhesives, or materials testing
• Familiarity with manufacturing or technical service environments
• Awareness of PSTC or ASTM testing methods
• Previous experience with new product introduction and scale-up

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the individual is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands or fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear, and taste or smell. The individual is frequently required to sit. The individual must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and works with moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

(Work is performed in a fast-paced office setting with frequent interruptions. Duties may require sitting for long periods of time. Occasionally, need to drive a vehicle to other work locations.)