Materials Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Intern (Spring 2026) Job at Folia Materials, Waltham, MA

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  • Folia Materials
  • Waltham, MA

Job Description

Role: Paid Materials Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Intern
Location: Waltham, MA
Full Time: 40 hours per week, starting January 2026
On-Site: No virtual work is available. Local candidates only.

About Folia: Folia Materials is an award-winning cleantech using advanced paper coating technology as our platform super material.  Folia’s POU Water Filters are on-sale at 2,500 grocers in Bangladesh.  Folia’s paper microwave susceptors provide superior microwave foods and sustainability. We are looking for individuals who take the initiative - in their work and community - to be a part of our success story.

Are you a current student seeking an internship - versed in renewable materials/ paper/chemical engineering? Looking to build cutting-edge technical skills and lab work experience?  We encourage you to read more and apply for this exciting opportunity. 

Overview:   
This role performs materials chemistry testing, analysis, qualification, documentation and deployment efforts for Folia Material’s breakthrough technology.  

Responsibilities:   

  • Laboratory R&D to investigate and characterize the efficacy and properties of novel coating materials 
  • Perform product testing, including but not limited to the use of analytical instruments, visual inspections, and sample preparation for third-party chemical analysis
  • Ensure that testing, characterization, and inspection data reports are completed and organized in support of the Quality Management System.

What we look for:

  • Ability to perform analytical laboratory testing with consistent rigor and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in understanding technical specifications and procedures.
  • Ability to synthesize data and findings into succinct reports and presentations
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while also contributing observations
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize requests and effectively manage multiple daily tasks
  • Adaptability- ability to rapidly master new technical skills and identify roadblocks

Qualifications:

  • Pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline (chemical engineering, environmental engineering, renewable materials chemistry, paper science and engineering, fiber/textile science) is required.
  • Recent graduates in the aforementioned disciplines
  • Experience in cellulosic materials, pulp, paper, or textiles is helpful
  • Experience working in a laboratory, maintaining and operating equipment, and maintaining records and reports of product development activities is preferred.

We Offer You:

  • Professional Development - opportunity to cross-collaborate on multiple projects/ research
  • A thorough introduction to the startup world - you will experience, first-hand, how startups function
  • A close-knit team driven to sustainability and innovation
  • Monetary compensation for your contribution to our work

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Internship, Local area,

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