Heritage Research Group - Undergraduate Chemical Research Intern at The Heritage Group in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business focused on construction and materials, environmental services and specialty chemicals. Over the last 90+ years, the Heritage portfolio has grown to include more than 50 companies that employ more than 6,000 people. What unites this diverse group of businesses and individuals is our commitment to create a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family.


The Heritage Research Group assists The Heritage Group companies, customers, and partners in evolving and adapting to an ever-changing marketplace. Heritage Research Group provides innovative products, processes, and training that constantly improve the way The Heritage Group companies serve their clients and deliver solutions to address the myriad of challenges their clients face. It also creates new technologies that fuel further business opportunities for The Heritage Group.


We are a multi-functional research group providing support to a variety of companies from a diverse set of industries. Our work encompasses research in a range of fields from construction to specialty chemicals to environmental. We seek an undergraduate intern candidate with a creative attitude capable of exploring novel chemistry while also displaying a level of practicality.



Essential Functions

• The intern will develop good laboratory practice working independently and in close collaboration with team members.
• The intern will make meaningful contributions in a team approach to solving industry problems.
• The intern will experience the intersection of academic research and real world applications.

Education Qualifications

• Required High School or Equivalent
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree : Current Junior, Senior, or Recent Graduate studying chemistry or biochemistry.

Experience Qualifications

• Required 1+ years Wet bench laboratory experience required.

Skills and Abilities

• Comfortable working with glassware and hazardous chemicals in a safe manner.
• Attention to detail.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Knowledgeable in the hands-on application of stoichiometric chemistry and reaction kinetics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Disciplined in laboratory documentation.
• Takes instruction well and adopts safety protocol.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift, carry, or otherwise move up to 40 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to wear lab PPE for up to 8 hours of lab time.

Internships at The Heritage Group



The Heritage Group Internship Program provides hands-on, paid experiences in a corporate function or within one of our many operating companies. Interns can expect to network with other students and professionals, gain useful skills, receive mentoring, and make their own contributions to the organization. Additionally, interns can participate in our weekly hosted events focused on professional development, team building, and community service.


Intern pay is non-negotiable and is calculated based on current academic class standing $17/hour (Freshman) - $20/hour (Senior), etc.


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.


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