Intern - AG & PI at Momentive in US NY Pearl River

Summary: Momentive is a premier global advanced materials company with a cutting-edge focus on silicones and specialty products. The intern will join the Agriculture & Performance Ingredients group to investigate enzymatic degradation of silicone copolymers and related compounds, conducting laboratory experiments and analyzing results. Responsibilities: - Establish laboratory and procedures for the safe conduct of enzymatic investigations - Analyze and identify the degradation fragments from these studies using HPLC, GC, GC/MS, NMR and other applicable methods - Interpret results, identify trends and correlations - Able to communicate effectively (Verbal and Written) by conveying technical concepts clearly to a varied audience - Maintains and organizes electronic/manual record-keeping systems (including technical reports, presentations) for projects and customer samples Required Qualifications: - Applicants must be actively enrolled in a graduate or research program at the time of application and able to commit to a full‑time schedule (40 hours per week) for a nine‑month period between April and December 2026 - At least 24 - 36 months of research experience in enzymatic research on organic and/or organosilicon compounds - Expected to complete graduate or postgraduate degree in 2026 major in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Polymer, from an accredited college/ university - Proficiency with Microsoft Office products - Communicate effectively both written and verbally with all organizational levels - Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to function in a team environment - Excellent listening skills and ability to review all details prior to determining and implementing appropriate actions - Self-sufficient, resourceful, results-driven, and accountable - Proficiency in enzymatic reactions of organic and/or silicon- containing compounds Required Skills: Enzymatic research, Organic compounds, Silicon compounds Important Skills: Microsoft Office Nice-to-Have Skills: Listening skills, Self-sufficient, Results-driven