Senior R&D Technician

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 the role 

Dow Industrial Solutions (DIS) has an exciting opportunity for a Senior R&D/TS&D Technician supporting Products and Application developments in Lake Jackson, Texas.

DIS is a diverse business that serves 17 market segments with 20 technology platforms. Technology platforms consist of surfactants, amines, polyglycols, solvents, fluids, chelants, and more. These technology platforms serve our customers with sustainable solutions in market segments including cleaning, crop solutions, life sciences, lubricants, textiles, fuel additives, pharma, and many others. Our products are enabling the initiatives of safer materials, resource efficiency, carbon reduction and circular economy.

The successful candidate will collaborate primarily in the Surfactants segment with an enthusiastic group of R&D and TS&D scientists, technicians, and technologists to evaluate, develop, scale up and commercialize new products across our technology platforms. The role will focus primarily on property, application, and analytical testing.

Additionally, you have a strong technical focus, analytical acumen, and safety mindset. You possess the capability to balance workload across different technologies and effectively communicate to key stakeholders. You demonstrate broadened technical skills in formulations and analytical/scientific methods to perform a defined array of activities. You will collaborate with technical experts and teammates to deliver high-quality data, support customer needs, and continuously improve the operational efficiency of the laboratory.  

Responsibilities

• Works in a safe manner in accordance with facility and site Environmental Health & Safety policies.
• Performs analytical and product characterization testing for one or more projects as directed by project leads. Sets up and runs simple reactions, prepares formulations, and characterizes material (e.g., surfactant properties). Conducts analytical analysis, with GC, GC-MS, and LC, as necessary. Tests materials in market applications.
• Prepares for, manages, and independently executes procedures and laboratory work requests, for which activities may include sample or materials preparations, equipment setup/configuration and operation, and proper handling and disposal of waste materials.
• Develops experimental plans for review/approval by Lead Scientist, and executes approved plans by performing routine and non-standard tasks or procedures of higher complexity
• Acts responsible for calibration, safe operation, and routine maintenance of simple and moderately complex instruments and testing equipment, and troubleshoots and repairs faulty equipment, or initiates repair processes as appropriate.
• Accurately and reliably documents data and observations, communicates results clearly to stakeholders, and provides recommendations on next steps.
• Participates in technical training to attain on-the-job proficiency