Quality Co-Op: Hands-on Lab & Data Analytics

MLC; Missouri; On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

MLC in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Quality Co-Op to support QA/QC initiatives, perform standard laboratory tests on production samples, and assist with data collection and documentation.

You’ll work with Lab Technicians and Chemists, gain hands-on experience in calibration, trend analysis, and continuous improvement, while maintaining data integrity and safe practices in an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Sophomore standing or higher pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• Minimum 2.75 GPA.
• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing, mining, and chemical processing environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standard laboratory tests on production and special project samples while following established procedures and good laboratory practices.
• Assist with laboratory instrument calibrations, performance checks, and test validation activities.
• Support special projects involving comparative testing, method evaluations, and laboratory process improvements.
• Collect, organize, and analyze quality data to identify trends, outliers, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with Lab Technicians, Chemists, Data Analysts, and Quality leadership to support departmental objectives.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory records, documentation, and reporting systems to ensure data integrity.
• Support efforts to keep laboratories clean, organized, and operating efficiently.
• Develop reports, recommendations, and presentations that support quality and operational decision making.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree tracking (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or related)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

MLC in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Quality Co-Op to support QA/QC initiatives, perform standard laboratory tests on production samples, and assist with data collection and documentation.

You’ll work with Lab Technicians and Chemists, gain hands-on experience in calibration, trend analysis, and continuous improvement, while maintaining data integrity and safe practices in an industrial environment.