R&D/TS&D Technician

Dow Chemical•Freeport, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Research & Development/Technical Service & Development Technician located in Freeport, TX. This role provides technical support to Lead Scientists and Technologist Leaders in the preparation and execution of experimental activities and studies. It acts as a primary focal point for technical support of a process, program, product, or application within the work group and occasionally for internal/external clients and customers. This role provides technical support for product development, application development, technical service, and/or product or process research. This role requires that you gain proficiency through on-the-job training and experience. You need either deep skills in this discipline or knowledge of a range of processes, procedures, and systems. You also need a broad understanding of the job and know how to apply knowledge and skills to complete assigned tasks. You should understand how your team works with others to accomplish objectives and be able to exchange detailed, complicated information with other team members. It is your responsibility to evaluate analytical or scientific problems in unusual situations and select solutions based on established procedures. You will serve as an informal resource on operational, administrative, data organization, or coordination tasks for less experienced team members with no direct supervisory responsibilities. Your performance will impact the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of your own work and your team’s work. You should be able to modify work practices and processes to achieve results and/or improve efficiency.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent AND 3+ years of laboratory or manufacturing experience OR A minimum associates degree in Process Technology, Chemistry, Biology, or similar technology related area 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.
Ability to operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring accurate measurements and reliable performance.
Knowledge and application of safety protocols, hazard identification, and compliance with regulatory standards to maintain a safe working environment.
Capacity to evaluate complex problems, interpret data, and select solutions based on established procedures and scientific reasoning.
Ability to clearly convey technical information, observations, and data through reports, charts, and verbal updates to scientists and team members.
Skill in structuring tasks, managing time, and prioritizing activities to meet project goals efficiently.

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.
Develops experimental plans for review/approval by Lead Scientist or Technology Leader, and executes approved plans by performing routine and non-standard tasks or procedures of higher complexity.
Achieves project goals using technical, role-specific skills and experience, and introduces new procedures for new instrument methods, equipment changes, or new equipment.
Develops a specific expertise within the department and laboratory work group in specific procedures, equipment, or instruments.
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.

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)