Co-op

Dubois Chemicals•Sharonville, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Organize and physically prepare testing of customer water samples. Collaborate with Chemists, R & D Managers and other R & D team members in the water laboratory preparing samples of water for conducting tests. Effectively enter test results in the database to be used by Chemists. Maintain laboratory data bases. Create and develop new products by conducting experiments and recording the experimental data then preparing reports for project updates. Perform all physical/chemical preparation and testing of water submitted to the lab. Utilize a variety of analytical instrumentation including infrared spectroscopy and X-ray fluorescence. Conduct research on projects as assigned by R & D Manager. Evaluate novel raw materials to develop new product formulations. Conduct laboratory evaluations of new products in conjunction with R & D team members. Administer miscellaneous technical service customer support tasks as directed. Maintain laboratory space in safe operating order. 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 from an accredited university/college with a co-op program Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Minimum first year chemistry lab skills required. Basic understanding of operation of equipment within the laboratory. 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. Values and Culture 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Pursuant of Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited university/college with a co-op program
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Minimum first year chemistry lab skills required.
Basic understanding of operation of equipment within the laboratory.

Responsibilities

Organize and physically prepare testing of customer water samples.
Collaborate with Chemists, R & D Managers and other R & D team members in the water laboratory preparing samples of water for conducting tests.
Effectively enter test results in the database to be used by Chemists.
Maintain laboratory data bases.
Create and develop new products by conducting experiments and recording the experimental data then preparing reports for project updates.
Perform all physical/chemical preparation and testing of water submitted to the lab.
Utilize a variety of analytical instrumentation including infrared spectroscopy and X-ray fluorescence.
Conduct research on projects as assigned by R & D Manager.
Evaluate novel raw materials to develop new product formulations.
Conduct laboratory evaluations of new products in conjunction with R & D team members.
Administer miscellaneous technical service customer support tasks as directed.
Maintain laboratory space in safe operating order.