Research & Development Co-op/Internship (2027)

USA – DuBois Chemicals, Inc; Sharonville (OH); On-site; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Income protection plans

Job summary

DuBois Chemicals is seeking Research & Development (R&D) Co-ops and Interns for Spring, Summer and Fall terms in 2027, to support growth and profitability initiatives and deliver results aligned with customer experience strategies.

Work with chemists and R&D managers in the surface finishing lab on formulation, testing, and process improvements, in an environment focused on safety, ethics, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or Applied Science 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Chemistry lab skills

ISO9001 experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Applied Science (co-op/internship)

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.

#INDCORP 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.

Working at DuBois is dynamic, flexible and fun. Our customer centric focus gives you the opportunity to leverage your creative and innovative talents to help deliver specialty chemical solutions safely while protecting the environment.

DuBois values:

• Honest and Ethical Behavior
• Collaborative Communication
• Safety at Work and Home
• Environmental Stewardship

Perks and Benefits

You will enjoy building your career with DuBois. DuBois offers the stability and comprehensive benefits of a larger organization with the feel of a smaller, more personable company. The diversity of our roles, customers served and large number of manufacturing, distribution and technical centers provide many routes for your career advancement. If you value learning, improving processes and want to make an immediate impact, DuBois is where you want to be. DuBois excellent benefit package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, 401k with company match, paid holidays, vacation time and income protection plans.