Heritage Research Group – Analytical Chemistry Organic Characterization Intern

The Heritage Group is a fourth-generation, family-owned business focused on construction and materials, environmental services and specialty chemicals. Over the last 90+ years, the Heritage portfolio has grown to include more than 50 companies that employ more than 6,000 people. What unites this diverse group of businesses and individuals is our commitment to create a safer, more enriching, and sustainable world by harnessing the power of family. The Heritage Research Group assists The Heritage Group companies, customers, and partners in evolving and adapting to an ever-changing marketplace. Heritage Research Group provides innovative products, processes, and training that constantly improve the way The Heritage Group companies serve their clients and deliver solutions to address the myriad of challenges their clients face. It also creates new technologies that fuel further business opportunities for The Heritage Group.

HRG is seeking an undergraduate intern that will assist the Analytical Research Group. This internship will be focused on Flash Chromatography of asphalt and comparison analysis with SARA. The ultimate goal of the project is to develop a mathematical model to predict traditional SARA fraction analysis by Flash Chromatograph.When this project is completed, we will be able to tell which fractions of asphalt are impacted by aging (primarily by oxidation and UV damage). This will provide insight into rejuvenation products and also to coating products to protect asphalt pavement from aging.

Essential Functions Guide research direction for projects in collaboration with direct supervisor. Have mechanical ability and fine motor skills. Able to do multiple tasks, and work on parallel projects. Maintain a well-organized workspace. Ability to document testing activities in lab notebook. Effective communication skills (oral and written). Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, including but not limited to continuously growing in alignment with the