Intern/Co-op - Midstream Natural Gas and NGL Services Chemistry Lab (Summer 2026)

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Marathon Petroleum

Compensation

$200,000 - $330,000/year

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

On-site

Posted March 27, 2026

Job Description

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Overview:

Marathon Petroleum Company LP (MPC) offers internship and co-op opportunities to high-performing college students who want meaningful hands-on experiences in their fields of study. The following core values guide MPC’s approach to doing business: Safety & Environmental Stewardship, Integrity, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Excellence. Interns and co-ops work side by side with experienced professionals as contributing members of diverse work teams who create value for the company’s shareholders. MPC believes that how we conduct our business is just as important as the bottom line.

Responsibilities:

The Chemistry Lab intern/co-op will work to provide analytical, research, process optimization, data analysis, and environmental support to various business units throughout Marathon Petroleum Corporation and its affiliates. The intern will support these activities through special project work, day-to-day laboratory and field activities, and exposure to a variety of analytical techniques and methodologies (i.e. gas chromatography, wet chemistry, x-ray, data analytics, etc.). The special project work may meet the student’s capstone requirement.

Qualifications:

Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry.
Concurrent enrollment in a Bachelor's degree (or higher) seeking program for the duration of the experience.
Strong academic performance.
Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications is preferred.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Availability to work 40 hours per week.
A valid driver's license is required.
MIN - $21.06 per hour / MAX - $29.83 per hour

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

Location:

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Additional locations:

Job Requisition ID:

00020189

Location Address:

4600 Jbarry Ct Ste 500

Education:

Employee Group:

Part time

Employee Subgroup:

Intern

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.