2025-2026 Campus Graduate - Research & Development (BS/MS)

Dow•Midland, MI

About The Position

Dow has exciting opportunities for new graduate Bachelor and Masters candidates who are interested in a career in Research & Development in locations such as Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and other locations in North America. As a BS/MS researcher, you will be responsible for developing and implementing technical solutions, optimizing processes and applications that align with business and customer goals, and staying current with developments in relevant areas of technology. You will have the opportunity to develop problem-solving skills in one or more areas of technology, assist in the deployment of new products and technologies, troubleshoot and solve customer problems, and contribute to Dow’s broader business and sustainability goals. Opportunities exist across the R&D function, including in process research, technical service & development, pilot plant technology, and data science/engineering, and are aligned with various business units. Please apply to this job posting if you have already been interviewed by a Dow recruiter on campus, at a conference, or virtually. After you apply, you will be directly contacted to arrange onsite interview(s) if specific positions are identified that fit your qualifications. Please keep in contact with your campus recruiter for status updates in the interim. For more information about Science and Sustainability at Dow, visit our website.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science or other science or engineering-related discipline is required.
New graduates and those that expect to graduate by December 2026 should apply.
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.
Problem-Solving Skills: The role requires scientists and engineers to solve diverse problems to implement technical solutions, which necessitates strong adaptability, learning agility, and analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Technical Skills: Developing broad and deep technical skills as an industrial researcher is a key aspect of the role. This includes expertise in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or other related disciplines.
Innovation and Technology Integration: Incorporating innovative technologies into practice is a significant part of the job, highlighting the need for skills in innovation and technology integration.
Collaboration and Teamwork: The role involves collaborating across Dow teams, which requires excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
Safety Mindset: This role requires a strong safety mindset, which is a pillar of the culture at Dow.
Business and Customer Value Orientation: Driving initiatives that provide business and customer value is crucial, indicating the importance of understanding business needs and customer focus.

Nice To Haves

A minimum GPA of 2.700 (on a scale of 4.000) is preferred

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing technical solutions
Optimizing processes and applications that align with business and customer goals
Staying current with developments in relevant areas of technology
Develop problem-solving skills in one or more areas of technology
Assist in the deployment of new products and technologies
Troubleshoot and solve customer problems
Contribute to Dow’s broader business and sustainability goals

Benefits

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, financial, and social 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.
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only). Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
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.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
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.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)