Research & Development Co-op/Internship (2027)

DuBois Chemicals, Inc.; Sharonville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

DuBois Chemicals, Inc. seeks chemistry, chemical engineering, and related majors for spring, summer, and fall 2027 internships and co-ops. The positions support R&D activities, product applications, and customer-facing testing in an industrial lab.

Responsibilities include preparing tests, collaborating with chemists, and maintaining lab data while adhering to corporate standards and safety practices. On-site work in Sharonville, OH is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Applied Science with a co-op/internship program.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• First-year chemistry lab skills are required.
• Basic understanding of laboratory equipment operation.
• Experience with ISO9001 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Organize and prepare testing and process activities for product applications and evaluations.
• Collaborate with chemists and R&D team members on formulation and testing.
• Design application systems to pretreat metals.
• Work safely within an industrial lab environment.
• Provide technical assistance to customers and sales reps.

Skills

Chemistry lab skills

Lab equipment operation

ISO9001 awareness

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Applied Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Seeking Chemistry, Chemical Engineering and related-discipline majors for Spring, Summer and Fall terms in 2027!

POSITION SUMMARY:

DuBois Chemicals is seeking Research & Development (R&D) Co-ops and Interns to ensure the highest level of service to all internal/external customers. Responsible to lead, execute, and deliver support growth and profitability initiatives. Deliver meaningful results while aligning with customer experience strategies and corporate standards. Demonstrate the company’s core competencies of communication, customer focus, innovation, integrity & ethics, lean & safety, and passion to succeed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Organize and physically prepare testing and process activities related to product applications, product evaluations, and customer product application support.

• Collaborate with Chemists, R & D Managers, and other R & D team members in the surface finishing laboratory in chemical product formulation and testing.

• Design application systems to pretreat metals.

• Effectively work within an industrial lab environment.

• Provide technical assistance with customers, sales representatives, and others.

• Effectively complete process work orders and the support of customer operations.

• Effectively enter test results in the database to be used by others.

• Maintain laboratory data bases.

• Conduct research on business development projects or research related duties as assigned by R & D Manager.

• Maintain laboratory space in safe operating order.

• Consistent with our culture of continuous learning, participate in self-development activities related to your job function or functions assigned by manager.

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

MINUMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Pursuant of bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Applied Science from an accredited university/college with a co‑op or internship program

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

• Minimum first year chemistry lab skills required.

• Basic understanding of operation of equipment within the laboratory.

• Experience with ISO9001 requirements is desired.

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DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.