CPT Laboratory Assistant Jobs
Laboratory Assistant jobs on CPT let F-1 students apply classroom science directly in research, clinical, or industrial lab settings. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the work must connect to your enrolled degree program. Part-time CPT keeps your full-time OPT eligibility intact after graduation.
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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 Assistant CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Laboratory Assistant role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the lab work is an integral part of your enrolled curriculum. Roles involving specimen preparation, equipment operation, data recording, or research support in a field that matches your declared major typically qualify. Your DSO makes the final determination, so bring the job description and connect it explicitly to your coursework before they update your I-20.
Can I work in a clinical or hospital lab on CPT?
You can, but clinical lab positions may require additional credentialing steps beyond CPT authorization. Some hospitals require proof of immunization records, HIPAA training, or a background check before your start date. None of these affect your F-1 status, but they can delay onboarding, so ask HR for the full pre-employment checklist before accepting the offer.
How do I find Laboratory Assistant employers who accept CPT?
Search for Laboratory Assistant roles on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with F-1 hiring history. University research departments, pharmaceutical companies, environmental testing labs, and hospital systems are the most active CPT employers in this field. Filtering by work authorization type helps you avoid applying to positions that require existing H-1B visa or OPT status.
Does CPT for a Laboratory Assistant role affect my future OPT?
Part-time CPT, meaning 20 hours or fewer per week, has no effect on your OPT eligibility regardless of how long you work. Full-time CPT totaling 12 or more months eliminates your post-completion OPT entirely. If you're working in the lab more than 20 hours per week, track your cumulative full-time CPT hours carefully throughout your program.
Can I switch lab employers mid-semester while on CPT?
You can change employers, but each new employer requires a separate CPT authorization on an updated I-20. Your previous CPT authorization is tied to the specific employer listed by your DSO. Switching labs mid-semester means returning to your DSO, providing the new job offer letter, and waiting for an updated I-20 before you can begin work at the new location.