Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that’s committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.
Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions.
Troy Corporation, an Arxada Company, is seeking a Microbiology summer intern to gain experience working in a Microbiology laboratory focused on preservative testing and development. The position is a 12-14 week program beginning in late May and ending in late August. Candidates should have interest in learning about preservative efficacy testing, development, and general microbiology techniques. No relocation or accommodations will be provided.
The pay for this role is $20-25 an hour
Specific Duties
Performs assisted and/or independent research in preservative efficacy testing or development, dependent on level of experience
Assists Microbiologists with routine testing
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidate must be actively attending an accredited University for the duration of the internship pursuing a BS or MS
Candidate should hold a minimum Science GPA of 3.0
Candidate should have at least 1 year of laboratory experience
Candidate have completed at least an undergraduate Sophomore grade or higher
Arxada has world class offering in two distinct areas:
Microbial Control Solutions (MCS) focuses on threats posed by microorganisms to people and planet through five distinct business lines including Professional Hygiene, Home & Personal Care, Wood Protection, Paints & Coatings and Material Protection.
Nutrition, Care & Environmental (NCE), meanwhile, provides materials used to manufacture composites for electronics, aerospace and other markets, as well as vitamins and nutritional ingredients, chemicals and performance intermediates, and raw materials for a wide range of high-performance applications.
Arxada is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a qualified individual with disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Arxada is a global leader in innovative solutions that protect our world. Our groundbreaking technologies, in-depth regulatory know-how, manufacturing and process development help our customers to safeguard nutrition, health and infrastructure efficiently through chemistry and biotechnology that enhance sustainability. We offer a broad portfolio of ingredients and services for multiple end-markets that include Human Health & Nutrition, Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene, Paints & Coatings and Wood Protection.
With customers in more than 100 countries, the company achieved sales of CHF 2 billion in 2024. Headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), Arxada employs 3,200 associates across 24 production sites and 14 R&D centers, all committed to our customers’ success.
Arxada is held by Herens Midco S.à r.l