R&D​/TS&D Technician

About this role

Dow (NYSE: DOW) has an exciting opportunity for an R &D Technician located in Lake Jackson, TX. This is a position at the Polyethylene Characterization R&D Team and provides technical support to Lead Scientists and Technologist Leaders in the preparation and execution of experimental activities and studies. Acts as primary focal point for technical support of a process or capability within the work group and occasionally for internal/external clients.

Provides polymer characterization support for product development, technical service, and/or product or process research.

Responsibilities / Duties

• Works as part of a team in a laboratory that supports scientists and engineers in developing, screening and commercializing new products and processes.
• Manages and then safely executes laboratory work requests, maintaining and running relevant laboratory apparatus and testing equipment and documenting data.
• Develops experimental plans for review/approval by Lead Scientist and executes approved plans by performing routine and non-standard procedures of higher complexity.
• Develops polymer characterization expertise within the department and laboratory work group.
• Acts responsible for calibration, safe operation and routine maintenance of simple and complex instruments, machinery, and system components, including production equipment.
• Updates personal knowledge for proper use of equipment via manuals and job aids, logs maintenance activities and calibration results as required.
• Communicate scientific observations effectively and organize data into tables and charts for inclusion in reports and studies.

Required qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent AND 3+ years of laboratory or manufacturing experience OR A minimum associates degree in Process Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or similar technology related area is required.
• 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.

P referred qualifications include

• Experience with analytical equipment, methodologies, and capabilities.
• Experience working as part of a team in a laboratory environment supporting chemists and engineers in testing polymeric materials.
• Experience using computer software to plan, analyze, evaluate, and document lab experiments and data utilizing Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and available research software.

Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations :

• Wear personal protective equipment, including and not limited to lab coat, goggles, and gloves.

Your skills

• Laboratory Instrumentation :
  Ability to operate , calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring accurate measurements and reliable performance.
• Laboratory Safety :
  Knowledge and application of safety protocols, hazard identification, and compliance with regulatory standards to maintain a safe working environment.
• Analytical Thinking :
  Capacity to evaluate complex problems, interpret data, and select solutions based on established procedures and scientific reasoning.
• Technical Communication :
  Ability to clearly convey technical information, observations, and data through reports, charts, and verbal updates to scientists and team members.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work :
  Skill in structuring tasks, managing time, and prioritizing activities to meet project goals efficiently.

Additional Notes

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

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• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
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