Chemist (Co-Op - Santa Clara)

Applied Materials
Santa Clara
Workplace: OnsiteInternshipFunction: Research & Scientific (R&D)Skills: ["Quick learner","Safe chemical handling","Data recording","Attention to detail"]

Support materials/chemical screening, characterization, and metrology by safely handling inorganic, organic, and polymer materials. Lead small development projects focused on materials and chemical analysis, and perform testing, analysis, and QC. Maintain detailed lab records and collaborate with process engineers on materials/chemical needs. The role is based onsite in Santa Clara, joining Applied Materials’ PPB at CTO office for the 2026 internship/co-op.

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Chemist (Co-Op - Santa Clara)

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Job Summary

Support materials/chemical screening, characterization, and metrology by safely handling inorganic, organic, and polymer materials. Lead small development projects focused on materials and chemical analysis, and perform testing, analysis, and QC. Maintain detailed lab records and collaborate with process engineers on materials/chemical needs. The role is based onsite in Santa Clara, joining Applied Materials’ PPB at CTO office for the 2026 internship/co-op.
Location: Santa Clara
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Internship
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)
Seniority: Intern level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Assist with inorganic, organic, and polymer materials/chemical screening, characterization, and metrology work.
  • •Lead small development projects involving materials/chemical characterization, screening, and QC.
  • •Conduct material/chemical testing and analysis.
  • •Keep detailed lab records.
  • •Support process engineers with material/chemical needs.

Pay and Benefits

Equity and Bonus:Equity

Key Requirements

  • •Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Chemistry, materials science, polymer science, or a related field.
  • •In good academic standing with a GPA of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale.
  • •Experience in materials characterization/analytical chemistry (preferred).
  • •Ability to be physically in Santa Clara, CA for 6 months.
  • •Quick learner.
Experience:Materials characterizationAnalytical chemistryPolymer science
Education:
Skills:Quick learnerSafe chemical handlingData recordingAttention to detail
Tech Stack:MetrologyQCMaterial/chemical testingMaterials characterization

Company Brief

Applied Materials
Provides semiconductor manufacturing equipment, services, and software used to build advanced chips and display technologies. Its tools support materials engineering, deposition, etching, inspection, and process control for major electronics manufacturers worldwide.
Industry: Industrial Machinery
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Santa Clara, United States
Founded: 1967
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