About the role
The Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.Summary We currently have a Chemistry internship open at our AgriBusiness Engineering, Manufacturing and Technology Office in Pocatello, Idaho. Pocatello, Idaho: Pocatello is located in southeast Idaho near the western foothills of the Rocky Mountains along the Oregon Trail. The city has 32 parks, a Museum of Natural History, the Fort Hall Replica, Golf Courses, Swimming Complex, Bike & Hiking Trails, Pocatello Junction, Skate Park, and the Pocatello Zoo are just of few of the attractions visitors and residents enjoy. What's in it for you? This position will contribute to the company’s efficiency, profits, growth and environmental compliance, by providing assistance to the various production facilities. Chemistry knowledge and principles are applied to assist with process optimization and new product development support at the operating production plants.Key Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Time management for efficient project completion. Development of communication skills, written and verbal. Performs bench testing, assimilates and calculates obtained data, and produces meaningful final reports to provide information for engineering supervisors. Analyzes the quality of fertilizer products, raw materials, and intermediate process streams by weighing, preparing, measuring, calculating and passing off on data taken from samples Cleans, calibrates, and repairs process testing equipment to insure accurate measurements and operation for laboratory testing. Keeps work area clean, safe and organized by cleaning glassware, counters and surfaces. Makes minor repairs to lab equipment as necessary. Prepares chemical solu