Lab Intern

Circ's flexible technology is powering the clean closet and helping the fashion industry make monumental strides toward a truly circular eco-economy.   

We’ve pioneered a technology that can recycle polycotton — what the majority of our clothes are made of — into reusable fibers. In essence: our process takes textile waste and turns it into materials that your most beloved fashion labels can use for tomorrow’s clothes.   

Circ is a registered B Corp Company, named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and a finalist in the Earthshot Prize. We’re unafraid to tackle the hardest challenges and we set ambitious goals that ensure our hard work will make the maximum impact.   

Overview

Circ is seeking highly motivated students for a Lab Intern opportunity, as part of the Circ Undergraduate Internship (CUI) program. Interns will perform testing on various laboratory instruments, maintain safe working conditions, and meticulously document their findings. We are looking for team players who are passionate about creating positive change, embrace our values, and challenge conventional norms.

*This is a summer internship, running from mid to late May for a duration of 10 weeks, ending in July (flexible to accommodate school schedule). 35 to 40 hours per week.

Please note that housing is not provided for this internship. Candidates are encouraged to explore potential housing sponsorship opportunities through their school. We can help by making suggestions for affordable local housing options.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to standard operating procedures for laboratory instruments.
• Prepare samples precisely and record data meticulously in laboratory notebooks.
• Conduct lab safety inspections in collaboration with team members.
• Maintain attention to detail to ensure accurate and reproducible data from each instrument.
• Analyze, summarize, and effectively communicate results as required.
• Deliver an oral or poster presentation summarizing responsibilities, challenges, successes, key learnings, and recommendations at the internship's conclusion.

Qualifications:

• Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving, both independently and collaboratively.
• Comfortable handling solvents, acids, bases, and other chemicals while using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior in a STEM program at an accredited college or university.
• Strong interest in laboratory instruments and data analysis.
• Familiarity with lab safety protocols and OSHA regulations.
• Previous experience with material characterization and laboratory procedures is advantageous.
• Demonstrates impeccable character and aligns with our company's values.
• Submission of current transcript and at least one recommendation letter from a professor or advisor.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Circ 

We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all team members can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.  

We provide equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.  

In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.  

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  

If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!