R&D Intern

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

No ability to take summer courses while at work.

Preferred Candidate would be working towards a degree in the following fields: Paper Science, Chemistry, Polymer Science or Chemical or Bio Engineering but not limiting

Candidates with the following experience/attributes will be given higher consideration:

• Great Efficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Good organizational skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Laboratory experience
• Independently driven

Job functions will include

• Key R&D and site project support
• Industrial and Medical adhesives coating - sample preparation, testing
• Automotive and Aerospace qualified adhesives and coatings
• General Raw material screening and analysis
• Process Optimization/Continuous Improvement Projects
• Product development trial coverage/evaluation (with supervision)
• Product Cost Modeling/Analysis
• Preparing presentations/presenting work
• Maintaining/organizing/cleaning workspace
• Candidate will be expected to keep a Lab Notebook.

Competencies

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
• Initiative - Has an ability to work independently; Identifies problems and researches solutions without being prompted.
• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
• Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
• Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
• Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.

Mativ and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.