Local College Co-op: Process Research & Development; Engineering​/Chemistry

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future.

Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. Dow has an exciting part-time cooperative education job opportunity available in Carrollton, KY. This position is open to qualified and highly-committed college students enrolled in a fully accredited college or university located very close to the Carrollton Dow site.

Unlike a short-term internship project outside of school terms, this particular role is a long-term, year-round, undergraduate student position -- at least one full year in duration -- while the student is simultaneously taking classes toward an undergraduate degree. This opportunity offers the student valuable professional work experience in a dynamic, multi-national corporation interfacing with colleagues and leaders in many different roles.

This program is designed for academically successful students who meet ALL of the specific job and co-op program requirements listed below and who can simultaneously succeed both in school and in a professional work environment.

The position exists to provide process research, engineering, and laboratory support for the Process Research and Development organization. This role provides technical support through laboratory experimentation and analytical testing, experimental equipment setup and operation, process and method development, scale-up activities, instrumentation support, and manufacturing support.

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Set up, operate, and monitor laboratory experimental equipment and analytical systems under the guidance of engineers and chemists. Conduct laboratory experiments and routine analyses, including sample preparation and analytical testing, while collecting accurate experimental, process, and equipment data. Evaluate experimental and analytical results, apply basic statistical techniques, and assist with interpreting, reporting, and presenting conclusions. Perform basic calibration, preventative maintenance, and first-line troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and analytical systems.

Support process development, analytical method development, and scale-up activities by documenting operating conditions, observations, results, and recommendations. Document, communicate, and maintain experimental data, analytical results, calibration records, and technical information. Participate in safety assessments, audits, corrective actions, and compliance activities while following Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements and Operating Discipline Management System procedures. Identify opportunities to improve laboratory equipment, analytical methods, experimental processes, work practices, and tools.

Students pursuing Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Chemistry, Laboratory Science, or a related science, engineering, or technical major may be the best fit for this position. Student must be able to deliver a quality work product, pay attention to details, prioritize tasks, and follow through on details to completion. Student must be able to follow technical…