Founded in 1930, The Heritage Group (THG) is a fourth-generation family-owned business managing a diverse portfolio of companies specializing in heavy construction and materials, environmental services, and specialty chemicals. Companies within the THG portfolio include Heritage Environmental Services, Heritage Construction + Materials, and Monument Chemical. With more than 5,000 employees and 30 operating companies worldwide, THG aims 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.
Job Description
Heritage Research Group is seeking a graduate student to assist with bench-scale R&D for new product development, process optimization/scaling, and green chemistry/waste beneficiation in collaboration with our portfolio of companies. The qualified candidate should have direct lab experience with chemical synthesis, materials analysis, and/or catalyst evaluation. Duties include but are not limited to sample preparation, syntheses, material screening, analysis, report writing, and other laboratory duties as designated by the direct supervisor.
Essential Functions
Effectively and safely participate in R&D efforts through catalyst screening/development, sample synthesis, and material analysis.
Guide research direction for projects in collaboration with direct supervisor.
Have mechanical ability and fine motor skills.
Able to do multiple tasks, and work on parallel projects.
Maintain a well-organized workspace.
Ability to identify and resolve issues (troubleshooting).
Complete actions with high levels of attention to detail.
Ability to document testing activities in lab notebook.
Effective communication skills (oral and written).
Effective time management.
Education Qualifications
Required High School or Equivalent
Required Bachelor's Degree in chemistry or related field OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Preferred PhD : Currently in 3rd or 4th year of program studying chemistry or related field.
Experience Qualifications
Preferred 1+ years of previous experience working in a laboratory environment.
Skills and Abilities
Understanding and implementation of safe laboratory practices.
Candidates must be comfortable working in a laboratory environment and be able to work independently (after appropriate training) with high personal accountability.
Basic computer proficiency is required including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Experience handling hazardous waste preferred.
Knowledge of hazardous waste classifications preferred.
Desire to innovate and achieve excellence in research.
Ability to work both independently and as a member of a larger team.
Ability to communicate clearly with peers, supervisors, and external collaborators.
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.
