Campus Internship 2025-2026 Sustainability and recycling of mixed plastic waste (R&D)
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Job Location:
Terneuzen - Netherlands
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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.
We are seeking an ambitiousbachelors or masters student (m/f) to support ourPackaging Specialty Plastics & Hydrocarbons Businessfor our locationin Terneuzen the Netherlands.
This internship offers hands-on experience in a globalinternationaland dynamic environment where creativity analytical thinking andproblem-solvingskills are highlyvalued. Thedepartment that will welcome you is theNew Business Developmentteam part of a global organization focused onProcess & Catalysis R&D. Wesupport various sustainability programs in areas such as Advanced RecyclingDecarbonization andWaste valorization.
Project description:
The internship focuses on Advanced Recycling of Mixed Plastic Waste by scaling up an innovative plastics upcycling concept from laboratory proof-of-principle to more representative experimental conditions. The project aims to generate robusthigh qualitydata on process operability repeatability and product consistency. The results will support downstream process design and economic evaluation. The role offershands-onlaboratory work with strong relevance to industrial sustainability challenges.
Responsibilities
- You work as part of acollaborativeteam in a laboratorysetting helping designexperimentsandtestsandexecuting them safely and reproducibly.
- You collect organize and interpret data providing clear summaries and insightstothe research team.
- You conduct background researchto stay currentwithscientificadvancementrelevant to the project.
- You preparecleardocumentation reports and presentations to communicate progress andkeyfindings.
- You supportday-to-daylab technical or project activities as needed to drive innovation and project completion.
Qualifications
- Currentlypursuing a bachelors ormasters degree inchemistry chemical engineering material science or similar.
- Good working knowledge of English. Dutch language proficiency is considered a plus.
- You have experience in a lab environment.
- You can start betweenJuneandSeptember2026 for a period offive to sixmonths (exact timing to be discussed).
Your Skills
- You workindependently while beingatrueteamplayercollaboratingrespectfullyacrossfunctions geographies and backgrounds andprioritizingteam successover individual success.
- You bring a proactivecan-domindsetwitha strong safety-firstapproachand respectforprojecttimelines.
- Youaspire to bea criticalthinkercomfortabletroubleshootingtechnical challenges.
- You arepreparedto keep detailed experimentrecordsand providetimelyprogressupdates to yourteammates.
What this internships offer you:
- Work in a multidisciplinary team of scientists and technicians who create value for Dow businesses and their customers by solving complex technological problems.
- Explore Career Opportunities in Dow - by working in the field you have chosen you will receive an inside look at your potential career path.
- Network - meet a variety of Dow employees in your chosen profession through your internship allowing you to form relationships you can build on in the future.
Additional notes
- There is no visa support for this role.
- Selected candidates are expected to work on location in Terneuzen the Netherlands.
Application process
After we have received your application please consider that it will take a few weeks to go through every letter and CV received.If we want to learn more about your background and skills we will be in touch with you.
Have we sparked your interestLetscontinue the conversation! Apply andwellbe in touch with you.
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 .
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
About Company
Dow is a materials science company that offers a wide range of products and services, including agricultural films, construction materials, and medical packaging. We are committed to innovation and sustainability.
