Analytical Co-Op

Analytical Co-Op

Req Id: 2402

State/Province: Maryland

City:

Business: Enterprise Center

Category: Engineering, Scientists & Technicians

Sub-Category: Engineering

Experience Level: Student

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, On-site

Posting Start Date: 10/15/26

Posting End Date: 11/14/26

The W.L. Gore Enterprise Analytical Team is looking for a co-op student, pursuing a degree in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry or a related field, to join our team for 3-6 months at our Elk Mills 1 facility in Elkton, MD. This person will perform thermal analysis and materials characterization on a wide range of materials using techniques such as TGA, DSC, TMA, chromatography and spectroscopy. This person will work closely with associates who offer a high level of technical knowledge and deep scientific understanding of products used in medical, industrial and commercial applications by designing and executing experiments to support R&D, process development and commercialization efforts.

Responsibilities

• Designing experiments to answer questions and solve problems related to materials and products from customers from a wide range of backgrounds
• Preparing samples and performing analysis in a high-volume analytical laboratory
• Interpreting the results of your experiments and sharing these results through presentations or reports

Required Qualifications

• Pursing a degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or a related field
• Successful completion of at least sophomore year prior to the start of the co-op Returning to continue degree studies following the co-op

Pay and Benefits

• $25.00 - $27.00 per hour
• Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include, but are not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

If you have questions about this opportunity, please contact [email protected]