Local College Co-op Research Development

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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. Were 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 youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role youre in the right place.

Dow has multiple exciting parttime cooperative education job opportunities available in Midland MI Auburn MI Collegeville PA or Lake Jackson TX.

These positions are open to qualified and highlycommitted college students enrolled in a fully accredited college or university located very close to the Midland Collegeville or Lake Jackson Dow sites. Unlike shortterm internship projects outside of school terms these particular roles are longterm yearround undergraduate student positions at least one full year in duration while the student is simultaneously taking classes toward an undergraduate degree.

Theopportunities offer the student valuable professional work experience in a dynamic multinational corporation interfacing with colleagues and leaders in R&D.This program is designed for academically successful students who meet all of the specific job and coop program requirements listed below and who can simultaneously succeed both in school and in a professional work environment.

Job Purpose

These positions exist to provide technical/lab support for the R&D organization.

Key Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Sample preparation
• Laboratory upkeep
• Instrument operation
• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Reporting and presentation of the results and conclusions

Qualifications

• Students should have some lab experience and have completed at least 1 year of curriculum towards their undergraduate degree.
• Students should be pursuing a Laboratory Science Technology Engineering or related degree

Critical Requirements of the Local Student CoOp Program

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma/GED and already enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Student must be located close to (within 50 miles) of the Midland Auburn Collegeville or Lake Jackson Dow site pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term during both the Fall and Winter terms (SeptApr).
• Seeking high performing student with strong GPAs of 3.000 is preferred
• Able to work yearround at least 16 hours each week during our regular business hours 8am5pm MonFri; max 8 hours/day and 30/week during school. Additional hours may be available during summer and academic breaks in some cases.
• Commit to the role for at least 1 full calendar year (before completing classes for your stated undergraduate degree or before transferring out of the area).Given the one year commitment students in their final academic year are not eligible for this role.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality in commuting to work at least 2 days a week; therefore dependable transportation dedication and time management skills are absolutely required.
• Any current Dow college coops wishing to transfer into this role must have been in their current role at least one full year must have at least one full year left before graduating or transferring out of the area and must have supervisor approval before applying.

Additional notes

• Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to pass a background check and drug screen/medical evaluation and will verify schoolrelated requirements and I9 documentation before being hired into Dow
• 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.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in highgrowth 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 35900 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 customercentric inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.

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 Dows equal opportunities is available on www.dow.