Technical Departments - Summer Internship

Description

TerraCycle Overview

TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating first-of-their-kind platforms in recycling, recycled materials, and reuse.

Operating in 20 countries, including 12 in Europe, TerraCycle works with manufacturers, retailers and end users to implement turnkey recycling programs through a range of public-facing services for hundreds of everyday waste streams that other waste management companies are unable to recycle.

In 2019, TerraCycle introduced Loop - a platform that allows brands, retailers and consumers to move from a disposable to durable supply chain, enabling consumers to responsibly shop for a wide variety of commonly used products in reusable packaging. Since its debut, Loop has developed into the leading global reuse platform and is available in France, the United States and Japan.

TerraCycle and Loop have received hundreds of awards and recognitions and have been highlighted in some of the world's most recognized media outlets, including CNN, Wall St. Journal, Reuters.com, New York Times, Forbes, Time, and thousands of others.

Requirements

Internship Overview

Our technical teams focus on understanding consumer data, identify potential opportunities for future brand partnerships, and help refine the technical aspects of recycling-related processes. Ideal interns are data-driven, analytics-minded, resourceful and independent researchers able to work both independently and collaboratively. Interns will be tasked with performing data pulls, tracking KPIs, analyzing qualitative and quantitative consumer research and drawing actionable insights. Our technical teams include, Insights, Analytics, and Research and Development which support all of our lines of business.

Other aspects of our technical teams are to help with the upkeep of the facility and ensure that all employees have the means and tools to actively perform their tasks.

Research & Development interns develop recycling solutions for the different waste materials TerraCycle collects. Interns will conduct research on different materials to determine their composition and the various processes needed to recycle the waste. Ideal interns have LCA experience, are pursuing a degree in engineering or science, apt at documentation in a lab setting, and interested in learning about recycling process development. Interns will get hands-on experience learning about various plastics, and work closely with various teams to develop innovative recycling solutions.

Facilities interns will work closely with the maintenance staff to learn about continued and proper maintenance of a commercial facility. Interns will learn the proper ways to inspect, diagnose and repair issues that arise with HVAC, electrical and water systems. Interns will also help with special projects that may arise this includes working with the design team. Interns will also be involved in verifying and accepting facilities tickets and the best practices for ticket management.

Internship Requirements

• Must be able to commit to minimum 16 hours per week
• Must be able to report to the office a minimum of two days per week

Internship Responsibilities - (R&D)

• Partner with the research teams to analyze material characterization and performance and assist in developing recycling processes (laboratory)
• Assist in data analysis for all Life cycle assessments and carbon accounting
• Additional projects as assigned

Internship Qualifications - (R&D)

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED
• If enrolled in a college or university, in good academic standing
• Pursuing a degree in Material Science, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Sustainability, Chemistry, Metallurgy, Polymers or any related fields.
• Intermediate skill in Google Suite
• Familiar with basic wet chemistry equipment and lab safety protocols.
• High level of effectiveness in written, oral and digital communication
• Knowledge on Life Cycle Assessment software is a plus.

Internship Responsibilities - (Facilities)

• Partner with teams to analyze data relevant to the department
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis for better decision making
• Support the improvement of team processes
• Support the improvement/management of the ticket system
• Support onsite facilities/maintenance personnel in building upkeep and repairs
• Support the completion of IT related tickets and request including management and repair of IT equipment
• Research and development of upgraded camera system
• Additional projects as assigned

Internship Qualifications - (Facilities)

• A high school diploma or equivalent GED
• If enrolled in a college or university, in good academic standing
• Intermediate skill in Google Suite
• High level of effectiveness in written, oral and digital communication

While TerraCycle's Internships are unpaid, we compensate interns with:

• Educational credits (where applicable)
• Catered vegetarian lunch available in the office M-F
• Free commuter transportation to and from the Trenton Transit Center
• Access to TerraCycle's Learning & Development courses and trainings
• Casual office environment