Chemical Engineering Co-op - Chemical Engineering Co-op Lubrizol Employee Review

4.0
Aug 11, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Specialty chemical company that prides itself in sustainability and innovation. As a co-op, there are many opportunites to travel and contribute greatly to the company. Co-ops really gain insight into what it'd like to be a full-time engineer.

Cons

Rarely long hours are required. Being the on call engineer for your process comes with the responsibility of running batch experiments. Can sometimes be difficult to totally unplug from work.

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Cons

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3.0
May 20, 2026
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Pros

Even with current political tensions, LZ is still allowing cultural programs which support diversity and inclusion throughout the organization. Working in a lab setting and having supportive management that understand work life balance is beneficial as long as the work is getting done. Supportive of using company time to volunteer in community investment. Most employees are supportive and willing to help each out.

Cons

No opportunity for advancement. Low yearly pay increases, with too much focus on pushing individuals to do more as “personal development”. Health benefit package is limited and costly, vacation promised isn’t always given, too many middle and upper management, with continued turnover before you even know who they are and what they do. Most scientist and engineers have no other working experience besides education and lack experience, which prevents opportunities for innovation. Co-ops have better opportunities than long term full time employees.

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