USG is an industry-leading manufacturer of building products and innovative solutions. For more than 115 years, Chicago-based USG has developed award-winning wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and roofing products that enable customers to build the outstanding spaces where people live, work and play. With almost 7,000 employees across North America and operations around the world, we are steadfastly committed to our core values: safety, innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity and efficiency.

We're big enough that our professionals have the resources to make a difference, yet small enough that you're not just a number. You'll work on key initiatives and build strong relationships across the company that will position USG for growth into the future.

USG offers work-life balance, specialist and general/managerial career paths, promotion form within, exceptional benefits, and incredible long-term career opportunities for the right professional. Each year, we have hundreds pf employees who celebrate milestone anniversaries with us. Join us.

Job Description

1. Know, practice, & enforce the safe use of all equipment & materials employed in the course of assigned work. Conduct activities in a safe manner, observing all safety and environmental regulations.
2. Effectively complete assigned work related to gypsum chemistry, formulation and mechanical properties.
3. Under the direction of senior scientist, develop project plans and perform laboratory tests.
4. Compile & review test data to determine follow-up experiments.
5. Recognize & report new technology information relative to project work.
6. Provide clear, complete, and accurate written documentation suitable for recreation of test activity, future reference, and development of intellectual property. Provide synopsis of key technical points related to project work result.

1. College student working toward degree (Bachelors, Masters, PhD) from an accredited university in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines
2. Good written and oral communication skills.
3. Fundamental statistical data analysis skills.
4. Proficient in MS Office applications (e.g. MS Word, Excel, Outlook)

EOE including disability/veteran