Co-op opportunity: Adhesives Analytical and Engineering, DuPont, Auburn Hills, MI

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The Adhesives Analytical and Engineering groups carry out testing, write reports, conduct instrument and laboratory maintenance in support of new product development and manufacturing quality assurance of existing products; the role requires working in closely with chemists, manufacturing, engineers, technicians, management and suppliers. All work must be carried out using well defined work processes. 

This lab technician will assist other Adhesive groups as needed by performing physical property, adhesion, analytical, and/or mechanical testing and have responsibilities for the creation, distribution, and retention of reports. Equipment calibration and verification are also a part of this position. This position has been successfully filled with rotational college co-ops over the past several years. This co-op student will ‘rotate’ with the current student employee so that there is always one co-op student to fill the position.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled and pursuing at least a bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering related field (Chemistry/Materials Science/Chemical Engineering OR Mechanical Engineering/Physics preferred)
• Students must have an overall grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale at current university

Position starts in October ideally. Full ad here. Best wishes to those interested.