Job Description

Description

Dow Adhesives has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Research Scientist to join our diverse Pressure Sensitive Adhesive R&D Application team located in Collegeville, PA. The Associate Research Scientist would apply in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge to define and conduct hands on research across multiple project areas (Labels, Tapes, and others) using knowledge and proactive application of scientific principles, theory and experimental design primarily through formulation and application of pressure sensitive adhesives. Addresses problems of technical complexity, engages with multifunctional teams on identifying challenges, proposes innovative solutions accordingly, and develops Dow Proprietary state-of-art technologies with significant business impact to the company.

Responsibilities / Duties

* Conducts research on assigned projects using working knowledge of scientific principles, theory and experimental design within a scientific discipline.
* Develops and implements technical solutions through hands-on experimentation/problem-solving for research problems that are well defined within a project area.
* Generates sound research data, interpretation of results, and data handling.
* Demonstrates expertise in use of experimental/ computational/ theoretical methods.
* Participates in the innovation process as it applies to your specific projects and begin contributing to the innovation process through new opportunity identification.
* Consistently applies the Scientific Method in the planning and execution of experimental plans and problem solving. Formulate hypotheses and develop experimental plans to test hypotheses. Learn the appropriate use of Six Sigma tools to solve complex problems.
* Communicates and appropriately documents work in the form of internal reports/presentations. Draft and submit patent disclosures as appropriate.
* Provides constructive input to project participants.
* Lead technical teams and coordinate technology efforts to solve series of problems within or across business/organization.

Qualifications

* A Bachelor's degree in Polymer Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, or science related field is required; PhD is preferred.
* 2+ years technical research experience in academia or industry.
* Formulation and applications skills in water based adhesive systems, coatings and sealants or similar.
* Experience in the pressure sensitive adhesives space with either water based emulsions formulation experience.

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 Companys ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company. Dows 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 and consumer care. Dow operates 109 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 36,500 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2019. 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 Employment Opportunity 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 1-800-523-3945.