R&DTS&D Technologist

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

About This Role

Wehave an exciting job opportunity asanR&D/T&D Technologistin the Packaging and Specialty Plastics Characterization DepartmentlocatedinLake Jackson Texas. The role will require characterization and testing of polymer properties specifically those relating topolymer molecular structure analysis such asgel permeation chromatographyandhigh temperatureliquid chromatography. The job scope will include routine and development testing with results andexpertisebeing provided in support of multiple functions such as research development manufacturing and technical service. The selected candidate will collaborate with technical experts and leadership to continuously improve the characterization capabilities transfer technical know-how across teams and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality data to clients. Lab operation efficiencyand instrument troubleshootingwill be a key part of the job scope in addition to project work that will be conducted under the guidance of Subject Matter Experts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with all environmental health and safety requirements
• Adhere to Dowshigh standardsfor conduct in the workplace
• Safely performanalyticaltesting on polymers using established procedures
• Conduct complex instrumentation troubleshooting and develop fundamental knowledge that will be essential in trouble-shooting issues
• Identify opportunities propose effective solutions and lead initiatives to improve the overall lab performance and delivery of high-quality data to clients
• Conduct Research & Development projects under the direction of subject matter experts
• Implement and adhere to quality assurance/quality control methods to ensure acceptable instrument performance and data quality
• Implement new lab equipment and test methods
• Conduct experiments to understandcommunicateand continuously improve the capability of our methods and laboratory
• Write effective operating procedures thatfollowall safety and quality policies
• Collaborate across laboratories for test requests as needed
• Document and report results to clientsin a timely manner

Required Qualifications

• A minimum ofanAssociates Degreeisrequired.
• 7or more years of experience in a laboratoryrequired. This experience can be in a professional or educational setting.
• 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

• ABachelors in chemistrychemical engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in analytical is strongly preferred
• Proven troubleshooting track record: ability to work with others through structured problem solving
• Experience in introducing new instruments or methods into a laboratory workflow and training others on adoption
• Deep knowledge of scientific instrumentation in one or more domains (i.e. chromatography/GPC spectroscopy rheology) including method development calibration maintenance and data processing.

Skills

• Teamwork: Works effectively with large diverse teams to manage complex tasks by coordinating workloads sharing responsibility and supporting collective success.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills and Good interpersonal skills.
• Problem Solving: Must have strong multi-tasking problemsolvingand time management skills.
• Leadership: Leads initiatives and drives improvements by taking ownership collaborating across teams and influencing positive change through initiative problem-solving and inclusive perspectives.
• Adaptability: A self-starter who canidentifyprioritizeandaccomplishmultiple tasks.
• Computer Proficiency: Proficiencyin Microsoft applications such as Word and Excel andhave the ability tolearn new systems quickly.

Physical Requirements

• Must be willing and able to do the following with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Wear safety equipment such as earplugs goggles and steel-toed shoes
• Perform frequent bending reaching and lifting.
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time.

Additional Notes

• No relocation assistance is available 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 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.

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