At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

 

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

About the role 

Dow Industrial Solutions (DIS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior R&D/TS&D Technician supporting Products and Application developments in Lake Jackson, Texas.

DIS is a diverse business that serves 17 market segments with 20 technology platforms. Technology platforms consist of surfactants, amines, polyglycols, solvents, fluids, chelants, and more. These technology platforms serve our customers with sustainable solutions in market segments including cleaning, crop solutions, life sciences, lubricants, textiles, fuel additives, pharma, and many others. Our products are enabling the initiatives of safer materials, resource efficiency, carbon reduction and circular economy.

The successful candidate will collaborate primarily in the Surfactants segment with an enthusiastic group of R&D and TS&D scientists, technicians, and technologists to evaluate, develop, scale up and commercialize new products across our technology platforms. The role will focus primarily on property, application, and analytical testing.

Additionally, you have a strong technical focus, analytical acumen, and safety mindset. You possess the capability to balance workload across different technologies and effectively communicate to key stakeholders. You demonstrate broadened technical skills in formulations and analytical/scientific methods to perform a defined array of activities. You will collaborate with technical experts and teammates to deliver high-quality data, support customer needs, and continuously improve the operational efficiency of the laboratory.  

Responsibilities

• Works in a safe manner in accordance with facility and site Environmental Health & Safety policies.
• Performs analytical and product characterization testing for one or more projects as directed by project leads. Sets up and runs simple reactions, prepares formulations, and characterizes material (e.g., surfactant properties). Conducts analytical analysis, with GC, GC-MS, and LC, as necessary. Tests materials in market applications.
• Prepares for, manages, and independently executes procedures and laboratory work requests, for which activities may include sample or materials preparations, equipment setup/configuration and operation, and proper handling and disposal of waste materials.
• Develops experimental plans for review/approval by Lead Scientist, and executes approved plans by performing routine and non-standard tasks or procedures of higher complexity
• Acts responsible for calibration, safe operation, and routine maintenance of simple and moderately complex instruments and testing equipment, and troubleshoots and repairs faulty equipment, or initiates repair processes as appropriate.
• Accurately and reliably documents data and observations, communicates results clearly to stakeholders, and provides recommendations on next steps.
• Participates in technical training to attain on-the-job proficiency
• Participates in good housekeeping practices
• Maintains inventories of consumable materials, chemicals, and supplies related to activities by anticipating usage rates, order lead times, and ordering/purchasing procedures.
• Promptly and effectively communicates issues to lead scientists to enable or accelerate problem resolution.
• Actively participates in work group team meetings to address safety, process improvement, problem solving, and other work group, department, and functional topics.
• Develops a specific expertise within the department and laboratory work group in specific procedures, equipment, or instruments.

Required qualifications:

• Must meet one of the following:
  • A High school Diploma/GED equivalent AND 5 years of relevant work experience OR
  • An Associate’s Degree or higher (or higher) (Applied Science in a relevant field i.e., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology preferred) OR 3 years relevant military training experience
• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process

Your preferred qualifications include:

• Experience in a research wet chemistry and analytical laboratory or pilot plant
• Experience with analytical equipment, methodologies, and capabilities
• Experience with surfactants, solvents, formulations, and synthesis
• Experience using computer software to plan, analyze, evaluate, and document lab experiments and data utilizing Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and available research software

Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Wear personal protective equipment, including and not limited to lab coat, goggles, and gloves
• Able to work for extended periods of time in a laboratory including standing, bending, reaching, and lifting activities
• Able to confidently and safely move about 50 pounds. Examples include positioning and configuring laboratory equipment, such as pumps, vessels, and instruments.

Your skills

• Laboratory Instrumentation: Ability to operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring accurate measurements and reliable performance.

• Laboratory Safety: Knowledge and application of safety protocols, hazard identification, and compliance with regulatory standards to maintain a safe working environment.

• Analytical Thinking: Capacity to evaluate complex problems, interpret data, and select solutions based on established procedures and scientific reasoning.

• Technical Communication: Ability to clearly convey technical information, observations, and data through reports, charts, and verbal updates to scientists and team members.

• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Skill in structuring tasks, managing time, and prioritizing activities to meet project goals efficiently.

Additional Notes:

• This is a laboratory job at Dow’s Texas Innovation Center, located in Lake Jackson, TX. Applicants must be able to work on site, during daytime, weekday business hours as a regular schedule. The role does support 9-Day Biweekly (Alternating Friday off) flexible work arrangement.
• This position does not offer relocation assistance for this position.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 
 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
  • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).
  • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
  • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
  • Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
  • Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.