R&D Intern

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St. Paul, MN
In-Office
22-25
Internship
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
The R&D Intern will conduct lab experiments, analyze raw materials, prepare samples, and document findings to support product development initiatives. Collaboration and safety in lab settings are essential.
Summary Generated by Built In

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2024 revenue of $3.6 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,500 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

What you can expect from H.B. Fuller’s Internship Program:

You’ll be joining a cohort of talented students from a variety of schools across the U.S. We hire interns in the following positions: Process Engineering, R&D, Strategic Sourcing, Technical Sales, Supply Chain, Product Marketing, Information Technology, and more.  

The projects we task our interns to lead are impactful and meaningful to our organization. You’ll be supported by your Manager and Mentor to gain in-depth knowledge of the adhesive industry and collaborate with various departments and functions. We also offer an established path for next-level opportunities – making this internship the starting point for a long-term career path.
 

Location: St. Paul, MN

Our Internship Experience includes: 

  • 12-week paid program beginning the end of May to mid-August to gain insight and knowledge in your field. 

  • Interactive orientation and events with skilled professionals in your field, including managers, directors, and CEO. 

  • Multiple networking, volunteer and fun events – both virtual and in-person. 

  • Impactful projects that make a difference internally and externally for H.B. Fuller. 

  • End of summer final presentation to showcase your career development with support from managers and peers. 

Position Overview:

This R&D internship offers a hands-on opportunity to contribute to research and development initiatives across multiple business units within a dynamic and innovative organization. Interns will support product development by evaluating raw materials, conducting performance testing, and assisting in formulation work involving adhesives, coatings, and other technologies. The role provides exposure to industrial processes, sustainability initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving in both laboratory and manufacturing environments. Final placement will be determined based on business needs and intern interests. We are hiring for 8 internship positions based at our Global Headquarters in St. Paul, MN.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Conduct lab-based experiments to evaluate material and product performance

  • Analyze raw materials and interpret their impact on formulation outcomes

  • Prepare and test samples using standard and custom test methods

  • Collaborate with team members to refine formulations and meet performance targets

  • Document findings using data analysis tools such as Excel

  • Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient workspace in lab and production settings

  • Participate in scouting and synthesizing new materials for product innovation

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing bachelor’s degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field

  • Minimum rising junior or senior standing

  • Familiarity with laboratory environments and basic scientific principles

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a lab setting

  • Comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and working in both lab and

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, and geographic location.

The salary for this role is $22-$25 per hour.

In addition to your salary, H.B. Fuller offers employees a competitive total rewards package including comprehensive benefits, incentive and recognitions programs, health & wellness benefits, 401K contributions, paid time off and paid holidays. Eligibility may vary.

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.

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The Company
5,037 Employees
Year Founded: 1887

What We Do

H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives.

Your day probably begins and ends with us. Just about everywhere you look – including the windows through which you see and the magazines you read – you’ll find industrial adhesives and sealants produced by H.B. Fuller. Most likely, we made the glue holding together your cereal box, the seals that keep your refrigerator airtight, and the specialty adhesive in your baby’s disposable diaper. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality and convenience of modern life. We take pride in working with our customers to add value.

At H.B. Fuller, we are committed to connecting what matters, bringing together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges. Through our reliable, responsive technical service, we create lasting, rewarding connections with customers in the packaging, hygiene, electronic and assembly materials, automotive, paper converting, woodworking, construction, general assembly and consumer goods industries.

And, we are committed to building an environment where employees are engaged, challenged and given an opportunity to drive superior results. We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company. With long-term, profitable growth as the ultimate goal, we strive to cultivate an environment that offers stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities

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