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Description

General Summary

Currently, we have a great opportunity available for a Research & Development co-op to join our Printing and Packaging Group. This temporary position will be located in Cincinnati, Ohio laboratories and offices.

In the role, you will support scientists and technicians in our business unit’s research and development (R&D) projects and programs by conducting experiments on water-based products that provide clear competitive advantage for our commercial markets. The developed products will be engineered towards meeting the needs of new and existing markets aligned with the strategic business plan.

Primary Responsibilities

+ Provide hands-on technical assistance in the application testing of new polymer and wax dispersions and emulsions for select waterborne industrial product markets

+ Execute technical service and troubleshooting projects for specific customer or project needs

+ Test performance of new products delivering growth for the Printing & Packaging Group

+ Document and present results to the business team

Other

+ Perform related duties as assigned or as the situation dictates

+ Capable of conducting hands-on bench scale experiments, including the lifting and moving of lab equipment and supplies

+ Able to commute to Michelman's Cincinnati, Ohio office

+ Able to work in chemical laboratory environment where personal protective equipment [PPE] may be required

Critical Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Ability to plan experiments and perform mathematical calculations

+ Good work ethic, analytical, and observational skills

+ Proficient in standard business office software

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

+ Experience and success working in a team environment

Education and Experience

+ Working toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Science, preferably in chemistry, chemical engineering or packaging-related technologies

+ Chemistry lab experience preferred

+ Previous co-op or other academic/industrial lab experience a plus

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

About Michelman

Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of environmentally friendly advanced materials for industry, offering solutions for the coatings, printing & packaging, and industrial manufacturing markets. The company’s surface modifiers, additives, and polymers are used by leading manufacturers around the world to enhance performance attributes and add value in applications including wood and floor care products, metal and industrial coatings, paints, varnishes, inks, fibers, and composites. Michelman is also well-known as an innovator in the development of barrier and functional coatings, as well as digital printing press primers that are used in the production of consumer and industrial packaging and paper products, labels, and commercially printed materials. Michelman serves its customers with production facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia, product development and technical service centers in several major global markets, and a worldwide team of highly trained business development personnel.

Michelman is proud of the values-focused work environment that we have crafted. We pride ourselves in our focus on our values of integrity, respect, success, collaboration, curiosity, and giving. With our dedication to your technical and professional growth in addition to our rigorous onboarding experience, we guarantee that you will find yourself challenged in new ways. We offer an excellent salary, incentive and benefits package in a dynamic, empowered team environment.

For more information about Michelman, please visit https://www.michelman.com/.

No phone calls, please. Michelman does not hire individuals who use tobacco products. All candidates will receive a drug test prior to beginning employment which will include a test for tobacco products.

It is Michelman, Inc. policy to seek and employ qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

_Michelman is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans_

Equal Opportunity Employer

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