Job Description:

Introduction

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings.  We cover each other.  Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to begin, grow, and develop in your career.  Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo.  We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Team or Function Overview  

As an R&D intern, you will have the opportunity to participate in meetings, work cross-functionally with other departments, and lead your own projects. Through this process, you will become familiar with the exciting and innovative work carried out by the Commercial R&D group at GAF.

Essential Duties 

Be safety oriented and carry out all job activities with safety as the number one priority

Observe and evaluate technology trends

Build an internal and external network

Conduct research on competitive products and new technologies using a variety of resources including internet, patent databases, and literature review

Design and perform experiments, interpret and evaluate data, and contribute to written reports

Learn about the manufacture of roofing products and key performance variables that drive cost and quality outcomes. Use this information to scale up successful lab trials

Present scientific data to key stakeholders and senior management

Develop IP for new products or new technologies to ensure successful product launch

Physical Demands

Under This Roof, We Require  

The ideal candidate is actively working towards a Bachelor's degree, majoring in Engineering, Applied Science, or Physical Science from an accredited institution. A minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and an anticipated graduation date between December 2025 and May 2026 are required. Candidates should have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now and in the future. 

All GAF internship roles are paid at an hourly rate. There are no benefits associated with these positions.  Candidates are expected to work 40 hours per week over the summer. Transportation, F-1 and HB-1 visa sponsorship will not be provided in association with these positions.

How We Protect What Matters Most 

Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 

We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).