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Intern - Corporate Innovation Center

CompanyUSG Corporation
LocationLibertyville
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will conduct laboratory tests and develop project plans under the direction of a senior scientist. They will also compile and review test data to determine follow-up experiments and document key technical points.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
124
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Somos la empresa líder mundial en la fabricación de sistemas ligeros de construcción y creadores, desde hace más de un siglo, de innovadoras soluciones y marcas insignias como TABLAROCA®, SHEETROCK® y DUROCK®. USG LATAM atiende los mercados de México, Centroamérica y el Caribe y acompañamos a nuestros clientes, en todos los sectores, a crear espacios seguros, innovadores y sustentables, desde los proyectos más emblemáticos hasta los espacios que las personas llaman hogar. Somos una Empresa Socialmente Responsable y Great Place to Work®, que brinda a nuestro talento la oportunidad de desarrollar una carrera exitosa bajo una cultura de alta confianza, seguridad, diversidad e inclusión.
About the Role
<ol><li><p><span><strong>Know, practice, &amp; enforce the safe use of all equipment &amp; materials employed in the course of assigned work. Conduct activities in a safe manner, observing all safety and environmental regulations.</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>Effectively complete assigned work related to product formulations, mechanical properties, and/or material integration and system design in areas of fire, acoustics, gypsum chemistry, or ceilings.</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>Under the direction of senior scientist, develop project plans and perform laboratory tests.</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>Compile &amp; review test data to determine follow-up experiments.</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>Recognize &amp; report new technology information relative to project work.</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>Provide clear, complete, and accurate written documentation suitable for recreation of test activity, future reference, and development of intellectual property. Provide synopsis of key technical points related to project work result.</strong></span></p></li></ol><p><span><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></p><ol><li><p><span><strong>College student working toward degree from an accredited university in&nbsp;STEM (Science,&nbsp;Technology,&nbsp;Engineering and&nbsp;Mathematics)&nbsp;</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>Good written and oral communication skills.</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>Fundamental statistical data analysis skills.</strong></span></p></li><li><p><span><strong>Proficient in MS Office applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook)</strong></span></p></li></ol><p><span><strong>*Salary will be dependent upon year in school</strong></span></p><p>USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.<br></p><p>Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.&nbsp;&nbsp;USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.</p><hr><p><em>Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.</em><br></p><p>&nbsp;<em>EOE including disability/veteran</em></p>
Key Skills
Safety PracticesProduct FormulationsMechanical PropertiesMaterial IntegrationSystem DesignLaboratory TestingData AnalysisDocumentationCommunication SkillsStatistical AnalysisMS Office Proficiency
Categories
EngineeringScience & ResearchManufacturingEnvironmental & Sustainability
Benefits
Medical InsuranceVision CoverageDental Coverage401kPension PlanLife InsuranceAccident InsuranceLegal InsurancePet InsurancePaid Time OffPaid Holidays