Chemistry Lab Co-op Sharonville, OH

DuBois Chemicals • Sharonville, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Services Co-op – Pulp & Paper Solutions supports customer technical service activities through laboratory testing, data analysis, and problem solving. The position processes and evaluates customer samples to provide insight into paper manufacturing processes, identify opportunities for process improvement, and assess the performance and efficacy of DuBois chemistries. With appropriate training, the co-op is expected to independently perform routine testing, document and interpret results accurately, and communicate findings to the broader technical team. The role offers hands-on experience in applied chemistry and real-world manufacturing challenges in the pulp and paper industry.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Paper Science & Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in hands-on laboratory work and applied problem solving.
• Ability to follow established test methods and work independently after appropriate training.
• Strong attention to detail in conducting experiments, recording observations, and handling data.
• Ability to interpret laboratory results and connect observations to practical technical problems.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage multiple testing requests.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively within a technical team.
• Strong commitment to laboratory safety and proper chemical handling.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about pulp and paper manufacturing processes, industrial chemistry, and chemical applications.
• Familiarity with basic laboratory practices, chemical calculations, and data analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to safely work in a laboratory environment while handling chemical and industrial samples according to established safety procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Previous laboratory experience through academic coursework, research, employment, or prior co-op/internship experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, and process customer samples submitted for technical evaluation.
• Perform established laboratory testing and analytical methods independently after appropriate training.
• Evaluate samples and test results to identify potential process issues, contamination, deposition, or opportunities to improve chemical performance.
• Support comparative testing of DuBois chemistries under customer-relevant conditions.
• Maintain accurate records of samples, testing conditions, observations, and analytical results.
• Help prepare technical summaries and reports communicating laboratory findings.
• Perform routine chemical and physical testing using established procedures and instrumentation.
• Prepare solutions, reagents, and samples according to documented test methods.
• Analyze experimental data, identify trends or unusual results, and communicate observations to technical team members.
• Apply scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills to laboratory results; troubleshoot routine testing issues and seek guidance when needed.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and work areas to support accurate, efficient, and reproducible testing.
• Follow laboratory safety requirements, chemical hygiene practices, and applicable standard operating procedures.
• Handle, label, store, and dispose of chemicals and customer samples properly; review Safety Data Sheets and understand chemical hazards before use.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace and uphold data integrity and testing quality.
• Collaborate with R&D, Technical Services, Sales, and other cross-functional partners to support customer needs.
• Participate in discussions about customer challenges, test plans, and interpretation of laboratory findings.
• Manage multiple customer requests and testing priorities in a fast-paced technical environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory methods, documentation, and workflows.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern