Technical Intern Paints & Coatings (up to 12 months)

Omya · Egerkingen · 2026-06-16

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Stellenbeschreibung

Responsibilities Support the formulation and preparation of paints and coatings samples in the laboratory Assist in the evaluation of raw materials, fillers, and additives in different paint systems Carry out laboratory tests on wet paint and dried film properties according to internal methods and relevant standards Record, organize, and summarize test results in a clear and structured way Contribute to the comparison and interpretation of formulation performance data Help maintain laboratory equipment, materials, and workspaces in good order Respect and apply laboratory safety, quality, and housekeeping rules at all times Collaborate with the technical team on ongoing development projects and routine lab activities Requirements Student in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field Ideally experience in Paints & coatings formulation or interest in paints, coatings, formulation work, and laboratory testing Hands-on, organized, and detail-oriented working style Ability to analyze results carefully and document work accurately Good team spirit and willingness to learn in an international environment Proactive, reliable, and able to manage tasks independently once trained Good communication skills in English; German is a plus Familiarity with standard laboratory practices and Microsoft Office tools is an advantage Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty materials. Our company was founded 140 years ago and remains a privately-owned, independent company headquartered in Switzerland but with offices and plants in more than 50 countries. When you join Omya, you become part of a global team that uses its creativity, expertise and experience to make a difference to people's lives. Thinking of Tomorrow means focusing on the challenges of the future and how we can develop mineral products to solve them. This is a collaborative environment where people work towards common goals, with a common purpose Our purpose, combined with our values of modesty, courtesy, integrity and perseverance, is the foundation of our business. Our values are relevant to our lives, not just our work. All Omya employees, partners and suppliers are bound by a Code of Conduct which reflects our values and guides our behavior.
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