About the role#
The Technical Services Co-op for Pulp & Paper Solutions joins our laboratory team to support customer technical service through testing, data analysis, and problem solving. You will process customer samples to gain insight into paper manufacturing processes, identify process issues, and assess the performance of our chemical products. This role offers hands-on experience in applied chemistry and real-world manufacturing challenges. After training, you will work independently to perform routine tests, document results, and share findings with our technical team.
What you'll do#
- Receive, organize, and process customer samples.
- Perform routine chemical and physical testing using established procedures and instrumentation.
- Prepare solutions, reagents, and samples.
- Evaluate test results to identify process issues or opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct comparative testing to evaluate the efficacy of our chemical chemistries.
- Maintain accurate records of testing conditions, observations, and analytical results.
- Analyze experimental data to identify trends and troubleshoot routine analytical issues.
- Assist in preparing clear technical summaries and reports.
- Maintain laboratory equipment and work areas.
- Follow all safety requirements, chemical hygiene practices, and proper handling procedures for chemicals and samples.
- Balance multiple customer requests and testing priorities.
- Communicate observations to technical team members and contribute to the improvement of laboratory workflows.
What you'll need#
- 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 training.
- Strong attention to detail and data integrity.
- Ability to interpret laboratory results and connect them to practical technical problems.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort working both independently and collaboratively.
- Commitment to laboratory safety and proper chemical handling.
- Curiosity about pulp and paper manufacturing, industrial chemistry, and chemical applications.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Previous laboratory experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Sharonville, Ohio
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Term: Rolling
About DuBois Chemicals, Inc.
DuBois Chemicals, Inc. provides specialty cleaning and process solutions for markets including transportation, water treatment, and pulp and paper manufacturing. The company operates across North America with a team of over 400 sales and technical representatives. Its main facility in Sharonville, Ohio, houses production, laboratory, and office operations. Founded in 1920, the firm maintains a workforce of nearly 1,000 employees.
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