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Chemist Intern

CompanyThatcher Company, Inc.
LocationSalt Lake City
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 17, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Chemist Intern will perform routine analytical testing on batches of finished products and assist manufacturing staff with production issues. They will also enter testing results into the Laboratory Information Management System and prepare quality assurance documents.
Internship Type
intern
Salary Range
$20 - $22
Company Size
357
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Thatcher Company is a diversified chemical manufacturer and distributor founded in 1967 by Lawrence Thatcher on the core values of integrity, innovation, stability, safety, and Win-Win relationships with both employees and customers. Dedication to our values has been a successful formula. As a result, we now span across 14 facilities nationwide, supported by a team of over 550 professionals. Our commitment to stability is reflected in our diverse product portfolio including a proprietary blend of products serving the industries such as Water, Wastewater, Oil & Gas, Dairy, Pharmaceutical, Agriculture and Power. Such a portfolio has consistently safeguarded us against market volatilities. This approach has enabled us to achieve consistent year-over-year growth, regardless of broader economic trends. Thatcher’s flexible business model with diversified products for our regional customers allows us to respond to the changing needs of our customers and the marketplace. Our profit-sharing plan is a testament to our commitment to employee success, matching 25% of each employee's annual salary. This benefit activates upon reaching our profit targets, an achievement we've consistently met for over 50 years. Alongside this, we offer tuition reimbursement, paid vacation, and sick leave. Our comprehensive package also includes medical, vision, and dental benefits, as well as a company-sponsored $50,000 life insurance policy, provided at no cost to every employee. Our competitive salaries and generous benefits showcase our dedication to employee success, but what makes a career with us truly fulfilling is our commitment to innovation and continual growth. We embrace challenges with excitement and we’re not afraid of new ideas. So, if you share our passion for growth and the thought of creating novel solutions excites you, then Thatcher Company may just be the perfect fit for your talents.
About the Role

Job Details

Job Location: Thatcher Company Inc - Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Position Type: Internship
Salary Range: $20.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Day

Make a meaningful difference: At Thatcher Chemical facilities across the nation, our manufacturing teams create the essential chemistries, processes, and solutions that support clean water, safe environments, reliable infrastructure, and critical industries. From production and quality to logistics and distribution, your precision, dedication, and commitment to continuous improvement help transform raw materials and innovative science into real-world solutions. Your purpose-driven work plays a vital role in protecting public health, supporting communities, and shaping a safer, more sustainable future.

Thatcher is hiring a Chemist Intern

Job Responsibilities:

  • Perform routine analytical testing on batches of finished products and manufacturing components.
  • Enter batch testing results into the Laboratory Information Management System.
  • Provide technical support during the development of new testing methods and procedures.
  • Assist manufacturing staff with production issues through batch testing and lab batch preparation.
  • Prepare QA documents such as Certificates of Analysis or Certificates of Compliance.
  • Perform routine calibration of laboratory equipment.
  • Perform routine preparation and certification of standardized reagents.
  • Perform routine Laboratory cleaning.

Qualifications


Qualifications

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

  • Must be a US Citizen or must have permanent resident status.
  • Must be a BS/MS Chemistry student. Specialization in Analytical chemistry preferred. Applicants should be within two years of graduation.
  • Experience-based knowledge of chemical principles, chemical manufacturing processes, and chemical plant operations are a plus.
  • Demonstrated communication, organizational and analytical skills.
  • Ability to perform routine chemistry calculations.
  • Proficient with MS Office applications.
  • Ability to quickly shift focus to accommodate changing production goals.
Key Skills
Analytical TestingLaboratory Information Management SystemTechnical SupportProduction AssistanceQuality AssuranceCalibrationReagent PreparationLaboratory CleaningCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAnalytical SkillsChemistry CalculationsMS Office ProficiencyAdaptabilityChemical PrinciplesChemical Manufacturing ProcessesChemical Plant Operations
Categories
Science & ResearchManufacturingEnvironmental & Sustainability
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