Graduate Chemistry Professional Development Associate

Dubois Chemicals • Sharonville, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Graduate Chemistry Professional Development Program (approx. 18 months) for entry-level professionals or recent graduates. POSITION SUMMARY: DuBois Chemicals is seeking entry-level professionals or recent graduates who want to build a high-impact career in Research & Development and Operations organizations. The Graduate Chemistry Professional Development Associate Program is a structured, multi-disciplinary early-career position designed to develop the next generation of technical experts within the Research & Development and Operations organizations. Participants will complete multiple rotational assignments across key functional areas including Product Development, Analytical Laboratory Services, Raw Material Management, and Operations depending on business needs at the time of hire and the desired career path of the participant. Rotations at an off-site location for laboratory or operational assignments may also be included. DuBois brands have been recognized as the technical leader for over one hundred years with unparalleled technology and service. No other company offers the performance value of our product offerings. Our laboratories continue a tradition of developing innovative technologies that are on the cutting edge of continuous improvement for the manufacturing industry. DuBois scientists are globally located in Research & Development (R&D) Centers of Excellence to better serve our customers’ needs. Their combined knowledge and application expertise contribute to the performance and value our customers have come to expect. This is an on-site role, working at DuBois' Corporate headquarters located in Sharonville, OH.

Requirements

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Demonstrated interest in laboratory work, applied science, or product development
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel for rotations, training, or customer support activities as needed
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline

Responsibilities

• Rotation: Product Development / Research Assist with generating new product ideas, feasibility studies, and development of chemistries for assigned application areas Support planning, execution, and documentation of laboratory research projects Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and ensure proper handling of confidential information Participate in new product development processes, commercialization activities, and review of BOM and SDS documentation Help identify and implement test procedures and methods for product performance monitoring Contribute to competitive product evaluations and raw material qualification efforts Participate in scale-up activities, production batching observations, and troubleshooting off-spec materials
• Rotation: Analytical Laboratory Perform analytical testing on internal and customer samples using established laboratory methods Meet testing turnaround time expectations and departmental metrics Maintain records related to equipment calibration, certification, and maintenance Support chemical, elemental, microbiological, or molecular analysis as appropriate Prepare samples for third-party laboratory testing and OEM submissions Assist with analytical method development and data interpretation Compile and summarize analytical data for internal stakeholders
• Rotation: Raw Material Management Assist with evaluation of alternate raw materials to improve cost, performance, or supply continuity Support sourcing and qualification of new raw materials in collaboration with R&D and Supply Chain Maintain documentation and data tracking related to raw material changes
• Rotation: Operations / Manufacturing Observe and support manufacturing and blending operations to understand production processes Assist with scale-up of new formulations and manufacturing troubleshooting Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to process optimization and operational efficiency Derive actionable insights by partnering with associates in Buying, Scheduling, and Production areas
• Optional Rotation: Off-Site Laboratory Assignment Participate in a rotation at a partner or satellite location Support local research, analytical, or application testing activities and/or production

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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