R&D Technician

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

About you and this role

We have a great opportunity as anR&D Technicianinthe ProcessChemistry&Technology Developmentteam withinPackaging Specialty Plastics & Hydrocarbons R&D located in Terneuzen the Netherlands.

Thisjob offersan exceptional opportunity to join anR&D organizationexcelling in innovation researchin Europe and to contribute to solving the challenges of today and tomorrow in Sustainability Emission Reduction and Waste Plastics Recycling and inManufacturing Processdevelopments and/orimprovements.

Youwill provide technical support to Scientists and Project Leadersin thedevelopment ofnew technologiesfortheoptimization anddecarbonization of Dows manufacturing plants. The candidate willbe responsible forthe preparation and execution of experimental activities and studies for the safe operation of lab scale equipment datacollectionand documentation. The successful candidate will work in diverse teamsisenthusiasticabout learning and exploring newtopicsand will havestrong communicationskills.

Responsibilities

• Youworkas part of a team in a laboratorysettingsupporting chemists and engineers in developingknowledge and evaluating newmaterialsand process options.
• You manageand then safely execute laboratory work requestscalibratingmaintainingtroubleshootingand running relevant laboratory apparatus and testing equipmentand documenting data.
• You developexperimental plans for review/approval byyour project teamand executeapproved plans by performing routine and non-standard tasks or procedures of higher complexity.
• You achieveproject goals using technical role-specific skills and experience andintroducenew procedures for new instrument methods equipment changes or new equipment.
• Youactivelyparticipatein work group team meetings to address safety process improvement problem solving and other workgroupdepartment and functional topics.

Qualifications

• You have anMBO-4 anassociatedegree or abachelors degreeinchemistryapplied chemistryanalyticalchemistryprocess technologychemical engineeringor equivalent.
• You are eager to learn and explorenew technologiesand techniquesanalyticalmethodsandrelated softwaretools.
• Priorexperienceinthe operation of reactor system ispreferred.
• You are a goodcommunicator withworkingknowledge of English.
• You bring aproactivehands-onandcan-doattitudeto workbut with a safety-firstmindset.

Your Skills

• Communication - Excellent verbal and written communication skills including technical writing in English.
• 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 - Data analysis skills to interpret data and generate actionable insights.
• Organizing Planning and Prioritizing Work 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

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 .