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R&D Co-Op - 2027

Rust-Oleum · Pleasant Prairie, WI2w agoverified 8 h ago
$52k

Formulate and test paint batches as a coatings chemist co-op across metal, concrete and decorative platforms

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Why it is interesting. Hands-on coatings formulation across metal, concrete, decorative and high-performance systems, with supplier and manufacturing interaction.

Might not be for you. Undergraduate co-op only — requires current student enrollment; heavy batch-making and QC-style testing rather than open-ended research.

Mostly at the benchHands-on execution First industry roleInternship-friendly Realistic requirements

Core polymer roleCreating sample batches of paint for formula development, conducting performance testing on lab samples... scale-up process and batch adjustments

Seniority
Intern/Co-op
Work
On-site
Type
Internship
Experience
0+ yrs
Industry
Coatings
Role
Formulation / Compounding
Materials
paints30 rolescoatings397 roles
Techniques
performance testing11 roles
Benefits
housing provided

Role details

Job Title: R&D Co-Op, 2027

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm / Full Time / 40hrs/wk

Pay: $25.00/hr

What to expect:

  • Job Duties: Summary : Co-op/Intern students are treated as coatings chemists in training, with a focus on professional growth and skills development in a teamwork-based environment. Students work on and learn about a variety of product types from metal to concrete coatings and decorative to high performance systems. Interaction with chemical suppliers, marketing brand managers, and manufacturing operations is incorporated with increasingly complex projects throughout the co-op career. They will train cross functionally under the different product platforms.
  • Typical work assignments include Creating sample batches of paint for formula development, conducting performance testing on lab samples and competitive products, documenting data and interpreting/reporting results and assisting with production support through the scale-up process and batch adjustments.
  • Required Skills: Current undergraduate student pursuing Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a comparable scientific degree.

Housing Provided: UW Parkside - Pike Rive Suites: https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/residencelife/residence-halls/

*Rust-Oleum is an equal-opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or other protected class.*

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What is the salary for the R&D Co-Op - 2027 role at Rust-Oleum?

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Where is the R&D Co-Op - 2027 role at Rust-Oleum based?

This role is based in Pleasant Prairie, WI.

What degree is required for the R&D Co-Op - 2027 role at Rust-Oleum?

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

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What polymers or materials does this R&D Co-Op - 2027 role work with?

paints, coatings.

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

performance testing.