Analytical Science Associate Research Scientist

At Dow we believe in putting people first and were 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. 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 (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer 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 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 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.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Foster a safe and inclusive working environment

Demonstrate a strong expertise or potential in spectrometry and/or microscopic analysis specifically on NMR FTIR SEM AFM XRD etc. as well as gas and liquid chromatography analysis including but not limited to GC GC/MS LC and GPC etc.

Provide solution driven analytical supports for various analytical requests from internal customers across multiple business and different functions conduct new analytical capability/method development to solve technical challenges/gaps from business and industry

Work as the Chiba AS tech lead and regional AS focal point for various internal collaborations/partnering and drive functional excellence of the local team through close working with his/her supervisor and delegated leader

Partner with APAC business R&D/TSD teams or in Core R&D/business funded projects providing effective analytical supports and consultations

Initiate / participate in analytical related projects such as capability development projects to draft project proposal manage project flow and delivery and complete it successfully

Generate high quality of LIMS (AL) reports for analytical support. Properly document all technical learning internally (e.g. CRIs and/or DOWM). Prepare & present technical papers/presentations externally when there is a need.

Collaborate with global analytical team and other teams in Core/business R&D and M&E for required tasks

Build reputation of analytical expertise internally and externally

Responsible for good record and management of various instruments on the above-mentioned techniques in lab

Proactively drive & secure intellectual property including invention disclosures case filings and office actions

Required Qualifications:

Ph.D/Master in a chemical/material science related education background and analytical related major is preferred. 5-8 Yrs plus working experience is required

Hand-on experience on Spectrometry/Microscopy is required

Industry experience is an important plus

Experience in silicone materials is an important plus

Must be a highly self-orientated and self-motivated person who takes the initiative to find and drive solutions to technical challenges

Nice communication/presentation skills in both Japan and English

Good interpersonal skills and a good team player

Dynamic and strong passion to science and technology

Disciplined to compliance

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 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 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 Groups (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 worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer 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 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 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.

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 Dows equal opportunities is available on .