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Chemical Engineering / Chemistry Intern (Pocatello, Idaho) The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary:
We currently have a Chemical Engineering / Chemistry Intern position in the Mining & Manufacturing department of Simplot. This role will be focused on supporting the mining of phosphate ore and production of phosphate and ammonia based fertilizers from the Frontier Building in Pocatello, ID. This role is expected to be involved with the development of new products/processes and refinements of existing processes. The role will be tailored depending on if the successful applicant is working towards a Chemical Engineering or Chemistry degree. The position is a full-time internship starting in January of 2027. The preference is for an internship lasting at least 8 months.
Key Responsibilities:
Performs routine aspects of chemical engineering / chemistry requiring knowledge and application of basic engineering / chemistry principles under close supervision
May use computer-assisted software and equipment to perform engineering/chemistry tasks
Assists with lab and pilot-scale testing and evaluation occurring both indoors and outdoors
Collects and prepares data for evaluation.
May assist in the coordination of projects from conception (feasibility) through final plan preparations
Provides support to staff members as needed
May provide support for multiple facilities across the Mining & Manufacturing business unit located in California, Idaho, Neveda, Utah, and Wyoming
Typical Education Working toward a BS in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
Strong attention to detail
Self-motivated with the ability to work in a team environment
Able to keep up in a fast paced work environment
Fluent in Microsoft Office products including Word and Excel
Job Requisition ID: 26616
Travel Required: Less than 10%
Country:
United States
**The Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.
