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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 has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a R&D/TS&D Technician with Dow’s Core R&D Analytical Science capability in Collegeville, Pennsylvania!  

About You:

This role supports two labs: the rapid testing group and polymer separations group. Your role will include rapid product/process research. Development and manufacturing within the company require chemical measurements that remove hesitation and guesswork in the fast-paced environment of R&D.  Quantification of chemical composition and trace impurities that adversely affect product/process performance is critical for business success.  Analytical Science provides Dow businesses with the resources to meet this critical chemical measurement need.  The capability is strategically aligned which enables custom solutions to tackle the specific needs identified by our businesses.

Responsibilities:

•    We are seeking a R&D/TS&D Technician with excellent laboratory skills to work hands on in our deformulation, and separations laboratories.
•    This role is in a group that provides crucial analytical data in a fast time frame to R&D, TS&D, and M&E business partners
•    This role collaborates with other chemists and engineers to solve challenging problems

•    You will provide basic technical support to Lead Scientists and Technologist Leaders in the preparation and execution of experimental activities and studies.

•    You will provide technical support for product development, application development, technical service, and/or product or process research.
•    Participation in all aspects of the laboratory is expected, which includes preparing and running samples, lab maintenance, operating and maintaining instrumentation, developing methods of analysis, analyzing data and reporting results, interacting with internal clients, and solving challenging problems using a variety of state-of-the-art analytical techniques
•    Participate in all safety programs mandated by the site and the department; frequently evaluate operating procedures for safety and data quality purposes
•    Maintains inventories of consumable materials, chemicals, and supplies
•    Promptly and effectively communicates issues to technology leader or lead scientists in order 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

Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance

Required Qualifications: 

•    An Associate’s Degree in a Laboratory Science related field OR 3 or more years of military training/experience.

•    Experience in a laboratory setting (industrial or academic)

•    Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills

•    Must be able to work successfully in a team environment
•   Must be able to work with and take direction from multiple scientists
•    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

Preferred Qualifications:

•    A Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Materials Science

•    Hands-on experience with Gas Chromatography, High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
•    Experience and knowledge in working with polymer and coating materials

•    Experience and knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation
•    Proficiency in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel, and the ability to quickly learn new analytical instrument software systems.

•    A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.
•    Strong laboratory skills
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements: 

Must be willing and able to do the following with or without a reasonable accommodation
•    Wear safety equipment, such as lab safety coat, safety glasses, etc.
•    Lift a minimum of 10 lbs.

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 and emotional 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. 
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• 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. 
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
  • 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. 

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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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 the diversity of our workforce, 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.