Job Description

Description

Dow is offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior R&D/TS&D Technologist in the Dow Plastics Additives business located in Collegeville, PA.

The individual will provide technical support to lead scientists in the preparation and execution of experimental activities and studies. It is expected that this role would include working with project leaders in both research and development (R&D) and technical service and development (TS&D) to drive projects from concept shaping to commercialization. The role will be up to 100% lab focused and offer opportunity for growth and development. Preferred candidates will have broad hands-on technical experience with thermoplastic and thermoset resins (PVC, PC, PBT, ABS, PMMA, Epoxy, etc.). In addition, the preferred candidate is expected to have excellent data analysis and documentation experience together with good interpersonal and organizational skills.

Primary Responsibilities:

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.
Working safely in an R&D environment, actively participating in company safety programs.
Achieves project goals using technical, role-specific skills and experience, and introduces new procedures for new instrument methods, equipment changes, or new equipment.
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.
Communicates scientific observations to project team or principle investigator and organizes and prepares data tables and charts for inclusion in supported studies.
Compounding and testing thermoplastics (PC, PBT, ABS, PMMA, etc.) by techniques and capabilities common to the industry (including dry blend equipment, 2-roll mill, extrusion, injection molding, compression press)
Measuring rheological properties of formulations in the melt state (brabender torque and fusion (PVC), capillary rheometry, melt flow index, etc.)
Creating test specimen using 2-roll mill, pressing plaques, injection molding, CNC milling, sawing, notch cutting, etc.
Measuring material properties of plastic articles (gloss, color, impact strength (IZOD, Charpy), tensile properties, flexural, HDT, Vicat, QUV/Xenon arc, foam rod expansion, foam density, etc.)
Formulating, curing and testing liquid resins important to the composite adhesives markets. This will include developing workflows and testing procedures.
Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues when encountered to accelerate repair.
Leading the tracking of preventative maintenance items to support planning and budget for critical departmental unit operations
Leading management of change (MOC) protocols for new processes or procedures introduced to the group
Work well both independently and on project teams
Documenting work and communicating results in a timely fashion in data books and internal reports.

The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation assistance for 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.

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of one year of work experience with material processing and/or testing 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

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in plastics compounding or composites is preferred.
Good computers skills with Microsoft Excel and Outlook is preferred.


Physical Requirements:

Must be willing and able to do the following with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes
Wear and use respirators.
Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
Climb stairs/ladders and work high off the ground.
Stand or walk for extended periods of time.
Lift a minimum of 50 lbs.


Education:

A minimum of an associate degree Or 4+ military experience equivalent is required.
A degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or other science related is preferred.


Assessment:

This role will have an assessment to complete during the application process. Please allow 30 minutes - 1 hour to complete the assessment at the time of application. You will not be able to save your application for later.
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.