Job Description
Overview
Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) is looking for a motivated R&D Adhesives Intern to join our Research & Innovation Center in Carlisle, PA. This role offers hands-on experience in adhesive formulation, laboratory testing, and process development while contributing to real projects that support CCM’s commercial roofing product portfolio.
What You’ll Do
- Formulate and mix solvent-based adhesives, primers, and pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSAs)
- Prepare samples and perform physical property testing using an Instron tensiometer and other lab equipment
- Conduct rheological testing and support method development
- Perform wet chemistry experiments, including solvent swelling and extractions
- Collaborate with R&D teams, analytical groups, and pilot-scale operations
- Assist with scale-up trials , coordinating with production to collect materials, samples, and data
- Document all laboratory methods, test results, and trial observations accurately
- Participate in meetings with production, suppliers, purchasing, marketing, and other internal groups
- Follow all CCM laboratory and company-wide safety programs
Qualifications
- Third-year undergraduate or graduate student pursuing:
- Materials Science or Engineering
- Polymer Science or Engineering
- Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
- Background in analytical chemistry or statistics is a plus
- Ability to work full-time May–August 2026
- Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and willingness to work hands-on in a laboratory environment
What You’ll Gain
- Experience in adhesives formulation, testing, and process optimization
- Opportunities to support new product development , quality improvements, and sustainability initiatives
- Exposure to pilot-scale processing , production environments, and cross-functional collaboration
- Potential for field visits to customer construction sites or production facilities
- A chance to present your project outcomes to technical and executive leadership
Job Tags
Full time, Internship,