"We connect science to life for a better future."
With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.
LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.
Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.
LG Chem has a newly created 12-Month Internship for our Business Development Team based in Atlanta, GA. The Business Development Team acts as the bridge between our headquarters in Korea and the market dynamics and key players of the relevant North American innovation ecosystems for business development in existing/new business areas of LG Chem. This is an excellent opportunity to gain real world experience from projects or tasks related to development of new business opportunities. These may include market research focused on customer or market trends, data analysis, or product competitiveness. This is a full-time, hourly position, based in our corporate office in the Buckhead area of Atlanta and our office hours are 8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday.
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Lead deep-dive research and analysis of competitor strategies, product positioning, partnerships, and market movements.
- Monitor and analyze emerging industry trends, disruptive technologies, and market dynamics that could impact the company’s competitive position.
- Prepare and present ad hoc data analysis.
- Craft compelling presentations and reports that simplify complex data into clear, impactful recommendations.
- Stay informed on relevant Federal regulations, policy and developments.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES: WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Minimum Qualifications/What We Need to See
- Bachelor’s degree required in science or engineering, Advanced Degrees is a plus
- Experience in Open Innovation, technology scouting, market intelligence, Chemical/Technical products or course work in these areas preferred
Preferred Qualifications/What We’d Like to See
- Preferably battery material, petrochemical related industries experience
The Ideal candidate will have:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Skilled in analyzing and writing reports
- Skilled in use of basic office software (Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.