R&D Spring Co-op

Company Introduction

Over 90 years of quality products and superior service.

Job Summary Start Date: January 2026

Specialty Granules (SGI) is a leading force in the roofing, aggregate, and agricultural materials industry. Part of what makes this company thrive is the state of the art research and development department. Actively working on new products, innovative ideas, service work, and regular testing, the R&D group is always striving to learn more about our materials and products. SGI is seeking a candidate for an R&D co-op position for the spring of 2026 to work in the Roofing and Analytical Laboratories. These labs use instrumentation to assist others in collecting high quality data for problem solving, new product development, and standardized testing.

This internship opportunity is a chance for you to learn about your chosen field in a real work environment with experienced SGI professionals. During your assignment, you will have a mentor - someone who will act as a coach to help you better understand both SGI and your work responsibilities. You will receive competitive pay, and may be eligible for a temporary living allowance.

Job Description

- Assistance in creating and or optimizing new inorganic coating technology.

- Prepare samples for analytical testing with a variety of sample preparation devices

- Use techniques including microscopy, titrations, color readings, total solar reflectivity, and others.

- Conduct problem-solving and troubleshooting investigations to assure root causes are identified and countermeasures and prevention are fully implemented

- Exporting, analyzing and organizing data

Requirements

- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry (preferred), Chemical Engineering (preferred), Engineering, or Materials Science

- All candidates must have a minimum 2.8 GPA, and at least sophomore standing

- Comfortable performing basic mathematical operations that are essential for chemistry applications (e.g. stoichiometry, determining the amount of moles of substance in a sample, solution making, etc.)

- Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit)

- Problem solving, project management, collaboration and communication skills

- Must have ability to generate accurate and concise technical reports

- Proficient with office productivity tools: Microsoft Office Suite and Google (G-Suite)

- Familiarity with analytical methods of chemical quantification in either a lab or class setting is a plus.

Physical Requirements: Computer, ability to make oral presentations, lifting objects up to 30 lbs., standing or sitting for extended periods, extended or irregular hours, bending, kneeling, stooping, walking on uneven terrain. Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment.

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Hourly Rate: $24.00

At Specialty Granules LLC , we believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, and vacation package for all full-time permanent positions.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer-sponsored visa (work permit). If you are currently an SGI employee, please do not apply here. Please apply through the "Jobs Hub" section, which can be accessed under your Apps in Workday.

SGI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of our recruitment and hiring process, regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. SGI complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.