Senior Analytical R&D/TS&D Technician

Dow•Collegeville, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet. Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com. About You: Dow is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior R&D/TS&D Technician to join our Analytical Science Lab in Collegeville, PA. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and development in a dynamic, collaborative environment. As an R&D/TS&D Technician, you will primarily support the Rapid Testing Group, providing critical analytical support to enable fast, informed decisions for business R&D, TS&D, and M&E partners. Your work will involve rapid testing of samples and products, quantifying chemical composition, and identifying trace impurities that impact product and process performance. Responsibilities: We are seeking an R&D/TS&D Technician with excellent laboratory skills to work hands on in our rapid testing group. This role is in a group that provides crucial analytical testing support in a fast time frame to business R&D, TS&D, and M&E partners. Perform rapid testing and analysis of samples to support product and process research Collaborate with research chemists and engineers to solve complex technical challenges. Provide technical support for experimental activities, product development, and application development. Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation; develop methods of analysis and report results. Ensure laboratory safety and maintain compliance with all site and departmental safety programs. Manage inventories of consumables, chemicals, and supplies. Communicate issues promptly to enable quick resolution and actively participate in team meetings focused on safety, process improvement, and problem-solving. Required Qualifications: A High school Diploma/GED equivalent AND 5 years of relevant work experience OR An Associate’s Degree or higher (or higher) (Applied Science in a relevant field i.e., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology preferred) OR 3 years relevant military training experience Experience in a laboratory setting (industrial or academic) Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills Must be able to work successfully in a team environment Must be able to work with and take direction from multiple scientists 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: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Materials Science (strongly preferred) Hands-on experience with Gas Chromatography, HPLC, and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC). Knowledge of polymers and coating materials. Experience troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instruments. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to learn new software quickly. Strong laboratory skills, communication skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities. Physical Requirements: Must be willing and able to do the following with or without a reasonable accommodation • Wear safety equipment, such as lab safety coat, safety glasses, etc. • Lift a minimum of 10 lbs. Your Skills Laboratory Instrumentation: Ability to operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring accurate measurements and reliable performance. Laboratory Safety: Knowledge and application of safety protocols, hazard identification, and compliance with regulatory standards to maintain a safe working environment. Analytical Thinking: Capacity to evaluate complex problems, interpret data, and select solutions based on established procedures and scientific reasoning. Technical Communication: Ability to clearly convey technical information, observations, and data through reports, charts, and verbal updates to scientists and team members. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Skill in structuring tasks, managing time, and prioritizing activities to meet project goals efficiently. Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance. Benefits – What Dow offers you We invest in you. Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing. Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 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. Additionally, some of our locations might offer: 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) Join our team, we can make a difference together. About Dow Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com. As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com. Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. 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 call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8. Dow is a company of more than 36,500 global innovators, believers and solutions providers. We are a diverse community marked by respect, integrity, and a desire to make the world a better place. A career at Dow is an invitation to explore, create, and make valuable contributions to human progress.

Requirements

A High school Diploma/GED equivalent AND 5 years of relevant work experience OR An Associate’s Degree or higher (or higher) (Applied Science in a relevant field i.e., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology preferred) OR 3 years relevant military training experience
Experience in a laboratory setting (industrial or academic)
Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills
Must be able to work successfully in a team environment
Must be able to work with and take direction from multiple scientists
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
Must be willing and able to do the following with or without a reasonable accommodation • Wear safety equipment, such as lab safety coat, safety glasses, etc. • Lift a minimum of 10 lbs
Laboratory Instrumentation: Ability to operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring accurate measurements and reliable performance.
Laboratory Safety: Knowledge and application of safety protocols, hazard identification, and compliance with regulatory standards to maintain a safe working environment.
Analytical Thinking: Capacity to evaluate complex problems, interpret data, and select solutions based on established procedures and scientific reasoning.
Technical Communication: Ability to clearly convey technical information, observations, and data through reports, charts, and verbal updates to scientists and team members.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Skill in structuring tasks, managing time, and prioritizing activities to meet project goals efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Materials Science (strongly preferred)
Hands-on experience with Gas Chromatography, HPLC, and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).
Knowledge of polymers and coating materials.
Experience troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instruments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to learn new software quickly.
Strong laboratory skills, communication skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

Perform rapid testing and analysis of samples to support product and process research
Collaborate with research chemists and engineers to solve complex technical challenges.
Provide technical support for experimental activities, product development, and application development.
Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation; develop methods of analysis and report results.
Ensure laboratory safety and maintain compliance with all site and departmental safety programs.
Manage inventories of consumables, chemicals, and supplies.
Communicate issues promptly to enable quick resolution and actively participate in team meetings focused on safety, process improvement, and problem-solving.

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)