University Internships: Chemistry – 2027 Opportunities

Start Date: January 2027
Duration:12 months

Would you like the opportunity to work in a global energy company?

Do you enjoy taking on challenging projects?

Join our innovating Internship Program

The Baker Hughes Internship is designed to enable students pursuing a Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree to gain hands-on work experience as the foundation of their professional lives. Our internships will give you first-hand insights into the processes, systems, and practices that are aligned to ensure customer needs are met through flawless execution and the application of leading-edge technology.

Partner with the best

You’ll participate in focused training, and team meetings, work on projects, and present your results. During your internship, you will be supported by a buddy and your manager who will ensure you have a valuable learning experience. You can expect to receive coaching and mentoring to enable you to complete assignments and projects to develop your learning and skillset.

You will also have the opportunity to become familiar with the Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) and culture of Baker Hughes. as well as our strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

As a Chemistry Intern, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating alongside experienced chemistry professionals and cross functional team members to provide field chemical laboratory support.
• Assisting with analytical testing using laboratory instrumentation such as ICP, IC, GC and other techniques as applicable.
• Recording experimental data, observations, and test results accurately in databases and laboratory notebooks.
• Participating in troubleshooting activities related to laboratory instruments, methods, and analytical results under the guidance of experienced scientists.
• Assisting with inventory management and laboratory housekeeping to maintain an organized and compliant work environment.
• Developing a fundamental understanding of oilfield chemistry, analytical testing applications, and the role of laboratory data in customer decision making and product performance.
• Applying Baker HSE and Quality procedures and policies in all situations to ensure compliance is maintained.

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will:

• Be currently enrolled in a Bachelors’ or Masters’ level degree in Chemistry and have completed at least 2 full semesters of wet laboratory course work.
• Have maintained a GPA grade greater than or equal to 3.00 out of 4.0 or the equivalent.
• Be fluent in oral and written English and have effective communication skills.
• Applicant must be at least 18 years old.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and must maintain work authorization throughout their employment without requiring sponsorship by Baker Hughes, now or in the future.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone. In this role, we may be able to offer flexible working patterns. Talk to us about your desired working options when you apply.

Working with us

Working at Baker Hughes means being at the forefront of the energy transition. Our people are diverse, ambitious, and collaborative. We're on a mission to redefine the energy sector by unlocking the power of engineering, data, and science.

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.