Analytical Chemist, Intern 2025
Workplace Type: Onsite
Posting End Date: 22 November 2024
Newmont is the world's leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company's world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.
At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.
Newmont's Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
About this role
Summer intern positions begin in May 2025 and conclude in August 2025. The exact dates are flexible depending on each student's availability and our business need. Our internships are full-time paid positions (40 hours/week).
This internship is based at our corporate laboratory in Englewood, CO. It is possible some travel may be required to one or more of Newmont sites. There is ample opportunity for internal networking within our company.
As an intern, you will be responsible for implementing specific Social Responsibility and External Relations projects, as well as supporting the day-to-day activities of your department. The exact projects will be established according to your availability, interest, skills, and experience, in addition to the specific business needs.
As an intern, you will be responsible for implementing specific Social Responsibility and External Relations projects, as well as supporting the day-to-day activities of your department. The exact projects will be established according to your availability, interest, skills, and experience, in addition to the specific business needs.
Possible projects include:
• Research into multiple topics including: optimizing methods and parameters for ICP-MS/ICP-OES, investigating SRM compatibility for QA/QC purposes, and developing methods for sample preparation techniques such as digestions.
• General support to the Analytical Team for sample preparation, data analyses and reporting.
The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work; other work may also be assigned.
Your training, skills, and experience checklist
• Undergraduate students preferred, graduating in December 2025 or later - (ie: Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry Geochemistry or Geology). We will consider other similar disciplines.
• Experience in mining and/or passion to learn about the hard-rock mining industry preferred
• Strong organization, project and time management skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfort engaging with senior leaders and global teams
• Strong research methods capability and writing skills
• At least a 3.0 GPA or equivalent
• Valid work authorization to work in the United States for this position.
Working conditions and location
Where you will be located?
This position will be located at our Englewood, Colorado office.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
The salary range offered for this role is USD $22.88 (Freshman) - 41.60 (PHD). The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate's salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.
This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company's performance and their own individual performance.
When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.). You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).
Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening. But age-related information is not required for the application process.