Where is the R&D Co-Op Spring 2027 role at Omya based?

This role is based in Cincinnati, OH.

How many years of experience does this R&D Co-Op Spring 2027 role require?

The posting calls for at least 0 years of relevant experience.

What techniques or methods are required for this R&D Co-Op Spring 2027 role?

particle size analysis, rheometry, spectroscopy.

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R&D Co-Op Spring 2027

Omya · Cincinnati, OH3w agoverified 8 h ago

BS-level Quality / Testing roles on Crosslinked list a median of $109k (164 that show pay). This posting does not list pay.

Perform advanced analytical testing on calcium carbonate products using rheometers, spectroscopy, and other techniques in a materials science lab.

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on with rheometers and spectroscopy at a global minerals innovation center.

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution Internship-friendlyBS acceptable

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Core polymer rolePerform advanced and non-routine application tests and analysis using a variety of analytical techniques (e.g. particle size analysis, rheometers, spectroscopy, etc.)

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Omya filed 3 H-1B labor applications for scientist and engineer roles from Jan to Dec 2025.

Most common titles: Project Engineer, Geology and Mining Manager, Junior Process Engineer. Median filed pay: $91K a year.

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Seniority: Intern/Co-op
Work: On-site
Type: Internship
Degree: BS
Experience: 0+ yrs
Industry: Chemicals
Role: Quality / Testing
Schedule: Standard

Materials

calcium carbonate

Techniques

particle size analysis16 roles rheometry29 roles spectroscopy39 roles

Benefits

equity/stock

Role details

Omya is a leading global producer of industrial minerals – mainly derived from calcium carbonate, dolomite and perlite – and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals. The company provides a wealth of innovative product solutions that contribute to its customers’ competitiveness and productivity in multiple industries such as Construction, Paper & Board, Polymers, Environmental Solutions, Food and Personal & Home Care.

Committed to implementing the principles of sustainability at all company levels, Omya provides added value products and services from responsibly sourced materials to meet the essential needs of current and future generations. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Omya Technology Center in Cincinnati (OTCC), Omya’s regional innovation hub for the Americas, is filled with a multidisciplinary group of scientists and researchers. Cutting edge laboratory research requires integration of software tools with benchwork to facilitate and increase our knowledge from experimental results.

The co-op will become familiar with software (such as failure analysis, statistical analysis and/or formulation design) to improve experimental efficiency, capture meaningful trends from data sets, and provide more advanced analysis for an innovative materials science project. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

BASIC FUNCTION

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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

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Laboratory Duties 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. Ability to work on multiple projects under deadlines and be prepared to demonstrate initiative and problem-solving abilities.

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