EH&S Composition Specialist
Posted on: 11 Aug 2021
Midland, MI
Job Description
Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Composition Specialist. The location for this role is Midland, MI.
The Composition Specialist, under the guidance of the Composition Specialist Global Leader, is responsible for providing expertise to enable the creation, maintenance and update of EH&S compositional information of Dow products in Dow ERP system. The Composition Specialist will work at the interface between R&D (where product development scientists develops new formulations and/or applications) and the EH&S Product Stewardship function, which is responsible for ensuring that the products meet the regulatory requirements and that they are safe for the intended use.
Core Responsibilities:
Under the general supervision of the Composition Specialist Leader and following a work progress defined by the Business Process Leader, the incumbent will be a member of a global team aimed at supporting Dow businesses in placing products in the market meeting the applicable jurisdictional product safety regulatory requirements.
In particular, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
Based on information provided by R&D, define the EH&S product composition(s) that will be used for regulatory compliance check and for generating material safety data sheets. This is done by using advanced IT tools (i.e. expert rules) and using product expertise to modify expert rule output as needed.
Execute defined work flow tasks aimed at executing chemical control law checks, loading product characterization other than composition(s) in the ERP system.
Create specifications in the ERP system corresponding to products and raw materials.
Perform product safety compliance assessment using advanced IT tools and product expertise.
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or other related discipline 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:
A minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with legal compositions under chemical regulatory frameworks such as REACh, TSCA and others is desired.
Note: Relocation Assistance is not available.
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
Dow
Midland, MI
The Dow Chemical Company manufactures and sells chemical materials in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. The company offers coatings and performance monomers; silicone-based products and solutions; standalone silicone materials; ethylene, propylene, and aromatics products; purified ethylene oxide; polyolefin elastomers and ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber; propylene oxide, propylene glycol, and polyether polyols, as well as aromatic isocyanates and polyurethane systems; and cellulose ethers, redispersible latex powders, silicones, and acrylic emulsions.
It also provides crop protection products, including weed control, disease control, and insect control products; and develops, produces, and markets canola, cereals, corn, cotton, rice, soybean, and sunflower seeds. In addition, the company supplies a range of consumer electronics, such as mobile devices, television monitors, personal computers, and electronics; semiconductor and advanced packaging materials; metallization processes for metal finishing, decorative, and industrial applications; and various materials for the manufacturing of rigid and flexible displays for liquid crystal displays and quantum dot applications.
Further, it provides diagnostics and biosensors, ozone delivery technology, and biological microbial control technologies; nutrition and health technologies; insulation, air sealing, and weatherization systems; and purification and separation technologies. Additionally, the company offers adhesives, lubricants, and fluids, as well as silicone solutions, and structural and elastic adhesives; and engages in the property and casualty insurance, and reinsurance businesses. It serves customers in the packaging, infrastructure, and consumer care markets. The company was founded in 1897 and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan. The Dow Chemical Company operates as a subsidiary of Dow Inc.
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IndustryManufacturing
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No. of Employees54,000
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