CPT Laboratory Jobs
Laboratory CPT jobs let F-1 students apply hands-on research and analytical skills directly within their degree program. Your DSO must authorize each position before you start, and the work must tie to a specific course or program requirement. Roles span clinical labs, research institutions, biotech firms, and university core facilities.
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Avient Corporation is seeking a technical intern to work part-time during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters at the corporate headquarters in Avon Lake, OH. This is a paid internship within our polymer lab, with the potential to move into a Summer 2027 internship.
Essential Functions
- The individual will work with a senior scientist to carry out polymer analysis using FT-IR, XRF, thermal analysis, physical property and fire science test methods as needed.
- The individual must be able to perform assigned tasks in accordance with good safety practices.
- Respond to internal and external requests
- Train in other areas of Corporate Technology
- Often work with fellow members of technology team to obtain a complete understanding of the solution to an analysis
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
The candidate must be working towards a BS degree in science, engineering, materials science or a related field.
Additional Qualifications
- Must have excellent laboratory skills, i.e. be willing to handle chemicals, equipment, delicate instrumentation, etc. carefully and safely
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and bring projects to completion in a timely fashion
- Must be flexible and versatile in order to handle changing laboratory needs and to serve a variety of functions or technologies as the business demands
- Must have competent PC computer skills, e.g. Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint
- Must be able to effectively communicate one-on-one and in small group situations
- Must have manual dexterity sufficient to use wide variety of standard lab equipment and ability to operate standard office equipment
Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.
Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it’s powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you’re a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you’ll find your place at Avient.
Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!
We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business.
By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient’s strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.
At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing, ApplicationAccommodation@Avient.com.
Job Summary
Avient Corporation is seeking a technical intern to work part-time during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters at the corporate headquarters in Avon Lake, OH. This is a paid internship within our polymer lab, with the potential to move into a Summer 2027 internship.
Essential Functions
- The individual will work with a senior scientist to carry out polymer analysis using FT-IR, XRF, thermal analysis, physical property and fire science test methods as needed.
- The individual must be able to perform assigned tasks in accordance with good safety practices.
- Respond to internal and external requests
- Train in other areas of Corporate Technology
- Often work with fellow members of technology team to obtain a complete understanding of the solution to an analysis
- Other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
The candidate must be working towards a BS degree in science, engineering, materials science or a related field.
Additional Qualifications
- Must have excellent laboratory skills, i.e. be willing to handle chemicals, equipment, delicate instrumentation, etc. carefully and safely
- Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and bring projects to completion in a timely fashion
- Must be flexible and versatile in order to handle changing laboratory needs and to serve a variety of functions or technologies as the business demands
- Must have competent PC computer skills, e.g. Excel, MS Word, and PowerPoint
- Must be able to effectively communicate one-on-one and in small group situations
- Must have manual dexterity sufficient to use wide variety of standard lab equipment and ability to operate standard office equipment
Our purpose at Avient Corporation is to be an innovator of materials solutions that help our customers succeed, while enabling a sustainable world.
Innovation goes far beyond materials science; it’s powered by the passion, creativity, and diverse expertise of 9,000 professionals worldwide. Whether you’re a finance wizard, a tech enthusiast, an operational powerhouse, an HR changemaker, or a trailblazer in materials development, you’ll find your place at Avient.
Join our global team and help shape the future with sustainable solutions that transform possibilities into realities. Your unique perspective could be the key to our next breakthrough!
We believe that all of our global employees are leaders and that the six most important behaviors for driving our strategy and culture are the same no matter if an employee is a leader of self, a leader of others, or a leader of the business.
By playing to win, acting customer centric, driving innovation and profitable growth, collaborating seamlessly across Avient, and motivating and inspiring and developing others and yourself you will accelerate your ability to achieve Avient’s strategic goals, to meet our customer needs, and to accomplish your career goals.
At Avient, we believe a wide variety of thoughts, ideas and backgrounds gives us the creativity to be successful in a rapidly changing world. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws. Decisions on hiring, promotion, development, compensation or advancement are based solely on a person’s qualifications, abilities, experience and performance.
Avient is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a policy of non-discrimination in providing equal employment to all qualified employees and candidates regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran’s status, or other legally protected classification in accordance with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to complete an online application, please contact the Avient HR Team by emailing, ApplicationAccommodation@Avient.com.
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Get Access To All JobsLaboratory CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do laboratory CPT positions need to be paid to qualify?
CPT can be unpaid, but your school's policy may require paid positions or set minimum hour thresholds. Some research labs offer unpaid volunteer arrangements that qualify academically but don't meet CPT's integral-to-curriculum standard unless tied to course credit. Confirm with your DSO whether unpaid lab work at your institution qualifies before accepting.
Can I do CPT at a university research lab instead of a private employer?
Yes. University core facilities, campus research centers, and affiliated hospital labs all qualify as CPT employers as long as the position is separate from your own academic research assistantship and your DSO authorizes it. Some schools treat on-campus lab work differently, so verify your institution's internal CPT rules before assuming approval.
How do I find laboratory employers who understand CPT authorization?
Search Migrate Mate to identify lab employers with a documented history of hiring F-1 students. Employers already familiar with CPT typically have HR contacts who know how to handle I-20 updates, avoid unlawful start dates, and structure offer letters with the specific details your DSO requires for authorization.
Does full-time CPT in a laboratory affect my OPT eligibility?
Full-time CPT used for 12 months or more eliminates your post-completion OPT eligibility entirely. Part-time CPT, regardless of duration, does not affect OPT. If your lab position requires 20 or more hours per week, track your cumulative full-time CPT across all semesters carefully and discuss the OPT impact with your DSO before authorizing.
Can I switch laboratory employers mid-semester while on CPT?
CPT authorization is employer-specific. If you change labs or are reassigned to a different legal entity, your DSO must issue a new I-20 with the updated employer information before you begin work there. Starting work at a new lab without updated CPT authorization is a status violation, even if your original CPT dates are still valid.