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

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