Senior R&D Technician– DIS Process & Catalyst R&D

Dow Chemical•Freeport, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical support to Lead Scientists and Technologist Leaders in the preparation and execution of experimental activities and studies, with responsibility for supporting and operating defined process research equipment within the work group. Acts as a focal point for coordinating experimental execution by working closely with process researchers and occasionally with internal/external clients and customers. Provides technical support for product process research and 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 developing depth 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 information with other team members. It is your responsibility to evaluate scientific problems to 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 an Associate’s degree in a science related discipline or Military Degree Equivalency (MDE) and 3 or more years of relevant work experience or a high school diploma/GED and 5 or more years of relevant work experience
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.
Wear personal protective equipment, including lab coat, goggles, and gloves.
Work for extended periods in a laboratory, including standing, bending, reaching, and lifting activities.
Confidently and safely move up to 50 pounds (e.g., positioning and configuring laboratory equipment such as pumps, vessels, and instruments).
Laboratory Instrumentation: Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
Laboratory Safety: Apply safety protocols, hazard identification, and regulatory compliance.
Analytical Thinking: Evaluate complex problems, interpret data, and select solutions using scientific reasoning.
Technical Communication and Collaboration: Clearly communicate technical data through verbal updates while working effectively in teams.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Structure tasks, manage time, and prioritize activities to meet project goals efficiently.
Process Equipment Operation: Hands-on operation, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting of pilot plant and laboratory equipment to support experimental execution.
Process Control & Data Handling: Use of process control systems (e.g., DCS/PLC) for operating equipment, collecting data, and supporting trend analysis and technical reporting.

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). 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)