Lab Intern (Summer 2025)

**APPLICANT MUST LIVE IN ILLINOIS AND BE ABLE TO COMMUTE TO ADDISON, IL. DURING THE SUMMER**

About Us:

SWD Inc. opened for business in March 1980 with three employees in a 9,000 sq. ft. leased facility and began black oxiding, cleaning, and pickling operations with used equipment. In late 1980, the company began passivating stainless steel and in 1981 purchased Fastener Sorting Corporation. Today, a recognized leader in the Metal Finishing and Fastener Sorting fields, SWD Inc. has over 200 employees and runs three shifts per day in its 250,000 sq. ft. facility just west of Chicago in Addison, Illinois.

Note: SWD is a Drug-Free workplace. All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a Background Check, Drug Screen, and Pre-Employment Physical.

What We're Seeking:

SWD Inc., located in Addison, IL. is looking for a Summer 2025 Lab Intern! We are looking for current students pursuing a Bachelors' degree in Chemistry or related field. This internship will be 100% on-site in Addison, IL. You must be able to commute to our facility. This internship is PAID at $18.00 per hour.

This internship will span over the Summer semester (May- August). However, we are flexible on the starting and ending dates depending on your classes and schedule. Hours are flexible! We know you might have classes and homework to complete. Hours will range between 15-30 hours per week, Monday-Friday. 

Responsibilities/Duties:

• Assisting with SDS books
• Assisting with experiments
• Maintaining laboratory equipment
• inventory management
• General lab support
• Other projects to come!

• Basic knowledge of laboratory procedures and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to different laboratory tasks.