R&D Co-Op Fall 2026

Basic Function

As a Co-Op, you will apply highly developed specialist knowledge and skills in performing complicated physical and/or chemical analyses on calcium carbonate or products containing calcium carbonate according to established and experimental laboratory methods. Use advanced analytical and area specific instrumentation as well as industry specific processing methods. Responsible for logging in samples, entering data, and reporting data.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced and non-routine application tests and analysis using a variety of analytical techniques (e. g. particle size analysis, rheometers, spectroscopy, etc.).
• Participate in designing experiments / tests.
• Estimate the resources and time required to conduct an experiment / test and monitor performance to ensure these targets are met.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science or Material Science.
• Able to work on multiple projects under deadlines and be prepared to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving abilities, communicate and work effectively with other team members.