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LG Chem will become a world-class corporation that creates new value for our customers based on "science," beyond "chemistry."

Job Summary (Basic Functions): The Quality Intern will support the Quality Team in daily quality assurance and quality system activities for cathode material manufacturing operations. This role provides hands-on experience in quality documentation, data analysis, inspection support, laboratory coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. The intern will work closely with Quality Engineers and cross-functional teams to support product quality, process control, and compliance activities.

This position is based full-time in Clarksville, TN and is not a remote role.

What You’ll Be Doing

Essential Functions (include but are not limited to):

Quality Documentation Support

• Assist in preparing, reviewing, and organizing quality documents, including SOPs, work instructions, inspection standards, and forms
• Supporting document control activities within the quality management system
• Help maintain revision history and document tracking records

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Collect, organize, and analyze quality-related data
• Support preparation of quality KPI reports, trend analysis, and performance summaries
• Assist in identifying abnormal trends and preparing summary reports for review

Inspection & Quality Assurance Support

• Assist with incoming, in-process, and outgoing quality inspection activities
• Support sample management, retention sample organization, and inspection record maintenance
• Help verify inspection documentation completeness and traceability

Laboratory & Analytical Support

• Support analytical sample preparation, labeling, and tracking
• Assist with laboratory organization, consumables inventory management, and equipment readiness checks
• Coordinate with analytical quality engineers for testing support activities

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: What We’re Looking For

Competencies/Desired Skills:

• Integrity: Uphold the highest standards of honesty, report data exactly as observed, and communicate issues openly without concealment.
• Accountability: Take ownership of tasks and results, ensuring reliability and trustworthiness.
• Willingness to Learn: Demonstrate strong motivation and enthusiasm to acquire new skills, adapt to new equipment, and grow within the role.
• Quality Focus: Perform all testing with accuracy, consistency, and adherence to SOPs.
• Comprehensive Understanding (Shift Leader): Ability to understand the purpose and principles of all analytical tests and support team members when needed.
• Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with colleagues across laboratory and production teams.
• Safety Mindset: Follow all safety procedures and proactively prevent unsafe practices.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Chemistry or similar.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in laboratory or manufacturing quality environment preferred, but not mandatory if strong learning attitude is demonstrated.
• Basic computer skills (Excel, data entry, reporting).
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights and weekends if required.
• Willingness to wear PPE (safety shoes, glasses, masks, gloves, gowns, hearing protection, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating or supervising analytical instruments (ICP-OES, XRF, SEM, PSD, BET, XRD, titrator, tap density, coin cell assembly).
• Previous experience in chemical, battery, powder, or materials QC environment.
• Familiarity with ISO/IATF quality standards and document control.
• Experience supporting audits, sample shipment, or consumables management.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.