2026-2027 Campus Graduate - Research & Development (BS/MS)

Dow Chemical•Midland, TX

2d•Onsite

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 process research, technical service & development, pilot plant technology, and data science/engineering, and are aligned with various business units.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, Polymer Science, Computer Science, Mathematics/Statistics, Data Science, or other related disciplines.
A graduation date of no later than September 2027.
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.
No more than two (2) years of relevant full-time work experience post-graduation.
Possession of a TWIC card or eligibility to obtain a TWIC card may be required for this position based on final hiring location.

Nice To Haves

A minimum GPA of 3.00 (on a scale of 4.000).

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.
Developing problem-solving skills in one or more areas of technology.
Assisting in the deployment of new products and technologies.
Troubleshooting and solving customer problems.
Contributing 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).
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).