R&D/TS&D Technician

Company: The Dow Chemical Company
Location: Midland
Posted on: November 12, 2021

Job Description:

Our purpose

Join a team that's passionate about partnership. With careers at Dow , we take time to explore questions and talk to each other. We love to learn. Our people are driven by limitless curiosity.

We are an innovative, customer centric, inclusive, and sustainable materials science company.

• Employing 36,500 individuals
  
• Across 109 manufacturing sites
  
• In over 31 countries
  
  
  Our portfolio of products and solutions include:
  
  • Plastics: With new technology trends, our plastic additives can be experienced in many everyday items including vinyl, blow-molding bottles, film, rigid containers, PVC plastics, siding, decks and rails, foam pipes and profile formulations, window frames and high-efficiency lubricants.
    
  • Industrial intermediates: As the product of a reaction that is beneficial when used as a precursor chemical for another product, industrial intermediates can take on many shapes and forms. Ours are used in home comfort and appliance, building and construction, adhesives and lubricants, and more.
    
  • Coatings: Whether it's a water-based coating or solvent-based coating, a thin film is deposited on materials to enhance specific properties such as enhanced performance, durability, aesthetics, and sustainability.
    
  • Silicone businesses: Our silicone-based materials can withstand more demanding applications, from those operating at extreme temperatures, to those under harsh environmental conditions for long periods of time.
    
    
    Learn more about our partnerships, collaborations and innovations on LinkedIn (@Dow) or Twitter (@DowNewsroom).
    
    We make diversity and inclusion a priority-because sharing our perspectives and building on each other's ideas will drive innovation. Could you imagine yourself in a place like this?
    
    We have an exciting opportunity for an R&D/TS&D Technician located in Midland, MI. The role is in Analytical Science, Core R&D in Michigan Operations. We are an integrated Research & Development and Manufacturing & Engineering partner accelerating Dow business success through excellence in measurement science. The role is targeted to join our Accelerated Aging research team. TheR&D/TS&D Technician provides basic technical support to Lead Scientists and Technologist Leaders in the preparation and execution of experimental activities and studies. The role provides technical support for product development, application development, technical service, and/or product or process research.
    
    About you
    
    You are a team player that requires minimal supervision. You can operate equipment, perform operations based on plant processes, demonstrate chemical manufacturing expertise, and run or troubleshoot for the plant safely and efficiently.
    
    Also, you can complete each of the following tasks:
    
    • Works as part of a team in a laboratory supporting chemists and engineers in developing, screening and commercializing new products and process
      
    • Manages and then safely executes laboratory work requests, maintaining and running relevant laboratory apparatus and testing equipment and documenting data
      
    • Prepares for and independently performs standard and some non-routine procedures using relevant equipment and instruments, for which activities may include sample or materials preparations, equipment setup and/or configurations, and proper handling and disposal of waste materials that may be generated from experimental activities
      
    • Accurately and reliably records readings and observations using relevant equipment and instruments
      
    • Acts responsible for calibration, safe operation, and routine maintenance of simple and moderately complex instruments or machinery, and troubleshoots faulty equipment effects repairs or initiates repair processes as appropriate
      
    • Maintains inventories of consumable materials, chemicals, and supplies related to activities by anticipating usage rates, order lead times, and ordering/purchasing procedures
      
    • Promptly and effectively communicates issues to Technology Leader or lead scientists in order to enable or accelerate problem resolution
      
    • Actively participate in work group team meetings to address safety, process improvement, problem solving, and other work group, department, and functional topics
      
      
      Required qualifications
      
      
      • A minimum of an associate's degree with a focus in science related courses Chemistry, Biology, or a similar disciple
        
      • In lieu of an associate's degree or higher, Dow will consider those with four (4) + years of relevant military experience and a High School Diploma or GED
        
      • 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
        
        
        The physical abilities, with or without reasonable accommodations, include:
        
        
        • Frequently bend, reach, and lift
          
          
          Your preferred qualifications include:
          
          
          • Experience operating laboratory equipment
            
          • A bachelor's degree in a science related discipline or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E6 ranking OR Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class ranking
            
            
            Your skills, knowledge, and abilities include:
            
            
            • Being proficient in Microsoft applications, such as Word and Excel
              
            • Demonstrating competencies in the areas of: leadership, initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness
              
            • Ensuring a safe work environment by working safely and, complying with environmental, health and safety standards
              
            • Strong work ethic and being able to remain productive in an empowered team environment
              
              
              Additional notes
              
              
              • We do not offer relocation assistance for Dow jobs like this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur
                
              • Please allow 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete an assessment at the time of application. This will need to be completed at once, as it cannot be saved and continued later. An assessment is required for each position
                
                
                Dow Offers:
                
                • A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
                • On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
                • Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
                • The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
                • Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others
                  
                  About Dow
                  
                  Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.
                  
                  As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, 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 Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com .
                  
                  Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at http://www.dow.com/en-us/contact-us or you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR and select option 0, then press *.

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