Co-op: Analytical Lab in Process Research & Development

Dow; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Dow is offering a part-time co-op opportunity in Carrollton, KY for students pursuing chemistry or related sciences. The role provides analytical laboratory support within PR&D, including testing, data interpretation, and method development, while students continue their coursework.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and with a team.

Qualifications

• Students pursuing Chemistry, Laboratory Science, or a related science or engineering major may be the best fit for this position.
• Student must be able to deliver a quality work product, pay attention to details, prioritize tasks, and follow through on details to completion.
• Student should be able to take initiative on work, ask for clarity when needed, and work independently as well as with the team.
• Must be enrolled at an accredited college/university near Carrollton site and be able to work year-round during school terms.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine laboratory analyses, prepare samples and calibration standards, and support analytical testing activities.
• Evaluate data quality, apply basic statistical techniques, and assist with interpretation, reporting, and presentation of results.
• Monitor analytical systems, perform basic calibration and preventative maintenance, and conduct first-line troubleshooting as needed.
• Support development, improvement, and maintenance of analytical methods, laboratory procedures, and instrumentation.
• Document, communicate, and archive analytical results, calibration records, and experimental data.
• Follow EH&S requirements and Operating Discipline Management System procedures and escalate non-routine issues.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Laboratory Techniques

Technical Documentation

Problem Solving

Safety Mindset

Collaboration

Learning Agility

Education

Chemistry / Laboratory Science major

Job description

Dow is offering a part-time co-op opportunity in Carrollton, KY for students pursuing chemistry or related sciences. The role provides analytical laboratory support within PR&D, including testing, data interpretation, and method development, while students continue their coursework.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and with a team.