Chemistry Lab Co-op Sharonville, OH

Dubois Chemicals • Sharonville, OH

4d • 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 co-op 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 successful candidate will independently perform routine testing, accurately document and interpret results, and communicate findings to the technical team. The role offers hands-on laboratory experience and exposure to applied chemistry and manufacturing challenges in the pulp and paper industry.

The position works with R&D, Technical Services, Sales, and other cross-functional partners. It requires following laboratory safety practices and standard procedures, maintaining data integrity, and balancing multiple customer testing requests.

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 when conducting experiments, recording observations, and handling data.
• Ability to interpret laboratory results and connect experimental 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.
• Ability to work 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 in accordance with 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.
• Independently perform established laboratory testing and analytical methods after appropriate training.
• Evaluate samples and test results to help identify process issues, contamination, deposition, and 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.
• Assist in preparing 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 methods.
• Analyze experimental data, identify trends or unusual results, and communicate observations to technical team members.
• Apply scientific reasoning and troubleshoot routine testing or analytical issues, recognizing when additional guidance is 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 laboratory workspace, with attention to data integrity and quality.
• Work with R&D, Technical Services, Sales, and other cross-functional partners to support customer needs.
• Communicate laboratory observations and results clearly and participate in discussions about customer challenges, test plans, and findings.
• Balance 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern