Intern: R&D Adhesives
2 weeks ago
Project Summary: Adhesives R&D project(s) may include formulation, laboratory/pilot processing, and physical property testing/method development of solvent-based contact adhesives, sprayable adhesives, or pressure-sensitive adhesives for the commercial roofing industry. Projects may also include significant collaboration with production facilities in planning and executing scale-up trials and implementing quality control programs. Projects are selected to allow the intern to make significant business impact through new product development, quality improvement, sustainability, process optimization, or fundamental research. Interns may also have opportunities to visit customer sites, interact with suppliers, and collaborate with business functions outside of R&D on cross-functional efforts. Duties and Responsibilities: Formulation and laboratory mixing of solvent-based adhesives and primers and/or pressure-sensitive adhesives. Physical test sample preparation/assembly and physical property testing on Instron tensiometer and other laboratory testing equipment. Rheological method development and testing of adhesive samples. Laboratory wet chemistry work such as extractions and solvent swelling experiments. Collaboration with other R&D product teams or analytical groups and operation of pilot-scale mixing equipment. Coordination with production personnel to arrange trials and to collect materials, samples, and data. Accurate and organized reporting of all laboratory methods, test results, and trial observations. Participation in various R&D meetings with production, suppliers, purchasing, and marketing personnel. Compliance with all Carlisle laboratory and company-wide safety programs. Qualifications/Experience: An ideal candidate should be at least a third-year undergraduate student at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in one of the following majors. Graduate students will also be considered. Materials science or engineering, polymer science or engineering, chemistry or chemical engineering The candidate should have completed coursework that includes general and organic chemistry (12 credit hours), general physics (6 credit hours), and appropriate level mathematics. Some background in statistical methods and/or analytical chemistry techniques is desirable. Additional Information: This internship will be based in the CCM Research and Innovation Center in Carlisle, PA. Local field visits to active construction (customer) sites or production facilities may be required if applicable to the project. Candidates must be available to work full-time for the entire duration of the internship: May 2026 to August 2026. One or more formal presentations to internal technical and executive audiences will be required at the completion of the internship. #LI-BR1
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Intern: R&D Adhesives
1 week ago
Carlisle, PA, United States Carlisle Companies Full timeProject Summary: Adhesives R&D project(s) may include formulation, laboratory/pilot processing, and physical property testing/method development of solvent-based contact adhesives, sprayable adhesives, or pressure-sensitive adhesives for the commercial roofing industry. Projects may also include significant collaboration with production facilities in...
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Intern: R&D Adhesives
23 hours ago
Carlisle, PA, United States Carlisle Companies Full timeProject Summary: Adhesives R&D project(s) may include formulation, laboratory/pilot processing, and physical property testing/method development of solvent-based contact adhesives, sprayable adhesives, or pressure-sensitive adhesives for the commercial roofing industry. Projects may also include significant collaboration with production facilities in...
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R&D Intern
5 days ago
Carlisle, United States Carlisle Companies Full timeProject Summary: The R&D - EPDM Intern will support ongoing research and development efforts focused on improving processing, formulation, and material performance of EPDM roofing compounds. This position provides hands-on experience in polymer characterization, rheological analysis, and formulation optimization while contributing to process efficiency and...
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Carlisle, United States Carlisle Companies Inc. Full timeJob Description Carlisle Construction Materials is looking for skilled and experienced scientists in Coatings, Adhesives and Sealants to join our Research and Innovation team. Scientists on this team are responsible for developing new adhesives, sealants, and coatings for the commercial roofing sector. Development work will be particularly emphasized in...
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R&D Analytical Intern
4 days ago
Carlisle, Arkansas, United States Carlisle Construction Materials Full timeSummary:The R&D Analytical Intern will join our team to develop and refine testing methods used in the analytical lab. We are primarily interested in developing deeper understanding of the variability and repeatability of tests with a focus on improving our understanding of LC/MS and DMA testing of typical CCM materials (EPDM, TPO, PVC, Polyiso). This...
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R&D Intern
1 week ago
Carlisle, PA, United States Carlisle Companies Full timeProject Summary: The R&D - EPDM Intern will support ongoing research and development efforts focused on improving processing, formulation, and material performance of EPDM roofing compounds. This position provides hands-on experience in polymer characterization, rheological analysis, and formulation optimization while contributing to process efficiency and...
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R&D Intern
3 days ago
Carlisle, PA, United States Carlisle Companies Full timeProject Summary: The R&D - EPDM Intern will support ongoing research and development efforts focused on improving processing, formulation, and material performance of EPDM roofing compounds. This position provides hands-on experience in polymer characterization, rheological analysis, and formulation optimization while contributing to process efficiency and...
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Scientist-Coatings, Adhesives
2 weeks ago
Carlisle, United States Carlisle Companies Inc. Full timeJob Description The Scientist will Research and Develop chemical formulations within the product lines of coatings, adhesives and sealants. The role includes but is not limited to innovating new products and processes, supporting existing products and processes, optimizing operational costs and installation costs, quality assurance of raw material...
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R&D Intern
2 days ago
Carlisle, United States Carlisle Companies Full timeProject Summary: The R&D Thermoplastics Intern will collaborate with the TPO membrane group, working closely with chemists, engineers, and lab technicians to optimize product formulations and address processing-related defects. The projects include conducting lab-scale extrusion trials, evaluating the use of new raw materials in TPO products, and optimizing...
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R&D Intern
3 days ago
Carlisle, PA, United States Carlisle Companies Full timeProject Summary: The R&D Thermoplastics Intern will collaborate with the TPO membrane group, working closely with chemists, engineers, and lab technicians to optimize product formulations and address processing-related defects. The projects include conducting lab-scale extrusion trials, evaluating the use of new raw materials in TPO products, and optimizing...
