R&D Technician - Synthesis Position

R&D Technician - Synthesis Position

At a glance

Position:R&D Technician - Synthesis Position

Primary locationCollegeville (PA, USA), Pennsylvania, United States of America

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:04/11/2024

Job Number:R2050285

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we're 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. We're 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 you're looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you're in the right place.

About You and This Role

The Dow Chemical Company has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a R&D/TS&D Technician in the Polymer Synthesis group in the Formulation, Automation and Materials Science (FAMS) capability of Core R&D located in Collegeville, PA. FAMS is strategically aligned to Dow businesses, accelerating innovation and enabling custom solutions to meet the needs of Dow's customers through the use of world class instrumentation and synthesis techniques. In this role, you will work as part of a team supporting lead scientists and R&D technologists in developing, screening and commercializing new products and processes. Your Day-to-day work will involve planning experiments, running polymerizations reactions (including emulsion polymerization and solution polymerizations), and characterizing polymer properties. Results will be organized and maintained in an electronic laboratory notebook and communicated effectively with coworkers and supervisors. You will need efficient computer skills are needed to prepare experiments, analyze, report results from a broad range of synthesis and characterization tools (including some automated tools). Your ability to work safely and independently is a must.

Responsibilities

• Safely conduct laboratory polymer synthesis. (Training on lab equipment and analytical instrumentation will be provided in this role). This includes taking ownership of synthesis equipment to ensure reliable day-to-day operation.

• Perform typical characterization methods used for polymers (particle size measurement, molecular weight, residual monomers, solid content etc.).

• Develops experimental plans for review/approval by Lead Scientist or Technology Leader and executes approved plans by performing routine and non-standard tasks or procedures of higher complexity.

• Manages and safely executes laboratory work requests, laboratory equipment maintenance, running laboratory apparatus/testing equipment and documenting data.

• Updates personal knowledge for proper use of equipment via manuals and job aids, logs maintenance activities and calibration results as required.

• Communicates scientific observations to project team/principal investigator and organizes/prepares data for inclusion in supported studies.

• Participate in all safety programs mandated by the site and the department; frequently evaluate operating procedures for safety and data quality purposes.

• Maintain inventories of consumable materials, chemicals, and supplies.

• Promptly and effectively communicates issues to Technology Leader or lead scientists in order to enable or accelerate problem resolution.

• Enthusiastically engage in Dow's vision to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable Materials Science Company in the world.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associates degree in a science related discipline/Military Degree Equivalency (MDE) and 1 year of relevant work experience or high school diploma/GED and 3 years of relevant work experience.

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to willing and able to work in a laboratory environment wearing safety equipment such as safety glasses, goggles, respirators, earplugs, and/or steel-toed shoes as appropriate.

• Must be able to willing and able to work in such environments with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting (20 lbs.).

• Must be willing and able to stand or walk for extended periods of time.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or other science related is preferred.

• Organic chemistry coursework

• 1-3 years of laboratory experience in synthesis.

• Organic synthesis experience.

Additional Note:This is position does not offer relocation assistance.

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 career.? You 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 and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when 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.

• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.

• 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.

• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:

• 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 Group's (ERG) participation.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our 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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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 ~~~.

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 ~~~.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. 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 call us at 1-833-My Dow HR ~~~) and select option 8.