Technical Service & Laboratory Intern

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 2025 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,100 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in 150 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets. Learn more at www.hbfuller.com.

H.B. Fuller Portugal is a strategically important site that combines manufacturing operations with a broad range of global and regional support functions, including Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Sales, R&D, Customer Service, and Operations. Supporting multiple regions around the world, the site offers employees unique opportunities for international exposure, cross-functional collaboration, internal mobility, and continuous career development within a globally connected environment. This commitment to employee growth and workplace culture has earned H.B. Fuller recognition as a Great Place to Work®.

Position Overview

The Technical Service & Laboratory Intern will support the R&D and Technical Service teams by performing laboratory testing, analyzing results, and preparing technical documentation. This role contributes to product evaluations, customer support activities, and issue investigations. The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams while gaining hands-on experience in a laboratory environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory testing following established procedures.

• Prepare samples for customer evaluations and internal testing.

• Record, analyze, and document test results accurately.

• Maintain laboratory records, databases, and technical reports.

• Prepare summaries of testing activities and findings.

• Assist in investigating customer issues through testing and data collection.

• Coordinate technical service requests and track results.

• Maintain laboratory equipment and work areas in line with safety and quality standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.

• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to document and organize technical data accurately.

• Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Authorization to work in the country where the position is based.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous laboratory, internship, or academic project experience.

• Knowledge of laboratory safety and quality procedures.

• Experience analyzing data and preparing technical reports.

• Familiarity with technical problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

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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.