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About you and this role
The Analytical Science group in Terneuzen The Netherlands has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior Analytical Research Technician NMR/ LC(MS).
The group in Terneuzen is part of the global Core R&D Analytical Science organization that is delivering essential measurement science and problem-solving capabilities to accelerate manufacturing and research and development projects. The organization is critical to the success of many projects and activities in Dow ranging from innovative research for new product development and product/process improvements to resolving and avoiding production issues in manufacturing plants.
In the role of Senior Analytical Research Technician you will provide technical support in the preparation execution reporting of experimental analytical activities and you will work on studies.
For this position we are seeking a candidate who has excellent problem-solving skills and affinity with separation techniques (LC) and mass spectrometry as well as spectroscopy (NMR).
Responsibilities
- Safely executing analytical experiments with NMR and LC-MS instrument maintenance troubleshooting new method application and timely and high-quality reporting. The role has a strong hands-on component
- Delivering in close collaboration with other researchers high-end analytical expertise to support various manufacturing and research projects.
- Developing experimental plans and perform standard and non-routine tasks to support a wide range of innovative activities for various businesses.
- Collaborating with local and global researchers.
- The applicant will need to be capable of working on multiple projects in parallel.
Qualifications
- Min. Bachelor (HLO) education in analytical chemistry or organic chemistry with a strong background in analytical characterization techniques NMR/ LC-MS.
- Strong focus on and commitment to safety.
- Proficiency in English is preferred. Knowledge of Dutch is not mandatory but willingness to learn Dutch is desired.
Your Skills
- Strong team player: local and global teamwork in an interdisciplinary environment is an important part of the job.
- Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing in English.
- Technical Documents - Ability to create maintain and improve clear accurate and userfocused technical documents that translate complex information into accessible usable content for diverse audiences.
- Self Motivation - Takes initiative and drives work forward independently effectively prioritizing tasks managing time and delivering results in ambiguous or longterm situations. Demonstrates ownership learns from challenges continuously seeks improvement and deliver effective solutions.
- Change Management - Ability to support and drive change by engaging stakeholders addressing resistance and enabling sustainable adoption.
- Data Analysis - Strong data analysis skills to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
- Computer skills - Proficient computer skills with the ability to use standard digital tools and systems to perform job tasks effectively.
- Prioritization & Time Management Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously effectively prioritizing tasks and deadlines.
Additional notes
There is no relocation/visa supported for this role
Benefits What Dow offers you
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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)
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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.
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