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R&D Support Internship

CompanyAmcor
LocationKreuzlingen
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with the preparation, testing, and analysis of lacquer formulations while gaining hands-on experience with analytical instruments and lab techniques. They will also conduct quality control tests and collaborate closely with engineers and lab colleagues on development projects.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
33223
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
As a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products, our industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. We accelerate the possible by redefining what can be done, constantly anticipating what our customers will need next, rethinking what is scientifically feasible and always helping our customers find the right solution to their challenges. Social Media Community Guidelines Thank you for being part of our online community and contributing to our discussions by sharing your voice. We’re happy to have you here and are committed to fostering a welcoming, respectful and engaging community. We encourage open conversation and do not pre-screen or moderate comments or messages before they are posted. However, we reserve the right to remove content that violates our community guidelines outlined below. - Off-topic or clearly misrepresents Amcor - Includes hate speech, discriminatory remarks or any attacks based on someone’s race, ethnicity, gender, religion, nationality or other personal characteristics - Misleading or deceptive content that promotes fraud or false information - Irrelevant to the conversation, including spam, promotional or trolling - Potentially violates copyright laws and/or any form of intellectual property rights - We appreciate your cooperation in maintaining a positive space for all. Thank you for helping us create a positive and respectful community.
About the Role

About The Role

 

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented student to join our lacquer coatings team as a Laboratory Intern. In this role, you’ll assist with the preparation, testing, and analysis of lacquer formulations while gaining hands-on experience with analytical instruments and lab techniques. It’s a great opportunity to apply your studies in chemistry or materials science in a practical, collaborative environment. This is a part time internship with a workload of around 20% based in our Kreuzlingen location.

 

Key Job Accountabilities

 

  • Prepare, mix, and apply lacquer coatings according to engineer-provided formulations.
  • Conduct quality control tests and analyses to ensure coatings meet required standards.
  • Operate and maintain analytical instruments such as FT-IR, DSC, optical microscopy, mechanical and barrier testing equipment.
  • Support daily lab activities, including sample preparation, measurements, and basic data analysis.
  • Follow safety and quality procedures to maintain a clean, safe lab environment.
  • Document results and prepare simple technical reports in English.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers and lab colleagues to support ongoing development projects.

 

Qualifications/Requirements

  • Ongoing studies in chemistry, materials science, or a related scientific field.
  • Basic understanding of laboratory methods and interest in analytical techniques.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable with hands-on experimental work.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Flexible, reliable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced lab environment.
  • Good command of English (written and spoken).
Key Skills
Laboratory MethodsAnalytical TechniquesQuality ControlData AnalysisTeamworkCommunicationSafety ProceduresLacquer CoatingsSample PreparationTechnical ReportingHands-On Experimental WorkDetail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsFlexibilityReliabilityChemistryMaterials Science
Categories
Science & ResearchEngineeringManufacturing