Spring `26 - Polymer Chemistry paid internship at Materials startup
Return To Vendor, Co.
About this role
Return to Vendor Co. is seeking a Chemistry Intern for a paid summer internship involving lab work focused on chemical recycling and materials testing. The role offers hands-on experience in green recycling principles, lab procedures, and collaboration within a small team, with potential to convert to full-time employment.
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About Return To Vendor, Co.
rtv.earthRTV (Return To Vendor) is a circular materials and apparel brand building a closed‑loop ecosystem where products are designed from the start to be recycled. They collect discarded nylon from oceans and land and convert it into high‑performance mono‑material products that are 100% recycled and 100% recyclable. By reverse‑engineering products and providing a return/take‑back pathway, RTV keeps textile and fishing‑net waste out of landfills and the ocean and feeds recovered material back into future production.
About Return To Vendor, Co.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$53k – $72k
per year
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