Process Chemist Intern - Align

Process Chemist Intern

Join a team that is changing millions of lives. 

Transforming smiles. Transforming lives. Transforming an industry. 

At Align Technology, we believe a great smile can transform a person’s life, so we create technology that gives people the confidence to take on whatever’s next. We revolutionized the orthodontic industry with the introduction of the Invisalign system, and we have never lost sight of that spirit of innovation. Our teams are constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.    

About this opportunity 

Align Technology is seeking talented and innovative Undergraduate Business Interns across our organization. We are excited to offer students opportunities that can launch big careers. With a global reach beyond 1 million consumers, we’re the team that’s changing lives and making the world a better place through more smiles. We view interns as essential to the ongoing growth and innovation of our company.  

Align Technology is looking for a Process Chemist Intern for our San Jose, CA location.  The process chemist will support new polymer materials development and optimize the process conditions to ensure scalability and quality.

In this role, you will… 

• Work with team to develop new polymer materials synthetic route at optimum conditions.
• Work with team to develop and optimize individual process steps to deliver material quality specification that can be achievable at commercial scale.
• Characterize process variables and define boundary conditions especially on impurities formations and minimization.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety working practices.

In this role, you’ll need … 

• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a master’s or Ph.D.’s degree in Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or related filed with at least one quarter/semester to complete after internship. 
• Must be available to work full time during the summer months (May – August) 
• This position is located in our San Jose office and requires in-person attendance at the office 3 days a week (Tuesday through Thursday) from May-August 2025. 
• Candidates with lab experiences is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in a team environment. 

Sound like a good fit?   

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About Align


Invisalign clear aligners, iTero Intraoral scanners, and OrthoCAD digital services that help dental professionals achieve the clinical results they expect and deliver effective, cutting-edge dental options to their patients. 

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At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we will continue building a workforce of diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences and fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion for all our employees. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities. All with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time. 

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Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer.  We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, veteran or disability status. 

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