Senior R&D/TS&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. 

The Dow Chemical Company has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Senior R&D/TS&D Technician located in Collegeville, PA! 

About You and This Role:

As the Senior R&D/TS&D Technician, you will provide technical support to Lead Scientists and Technologist Leaders in the preparation and execution of experimental activities and studies. You will also act as the 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. You will need to provide technical support for product development, application development, technical service, and/or product or process research.

Responsibilities / Duties:

• 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.
• Must be able to work with and take direction from multiple scientists.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Science related field OR 4 years or more of military training/experience

• 3 or more years of relevant industry experience

• Must be able to work successfully in a team environment.
• Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• 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, Chemical Engineering or Science related field
• Experience in Laboratory setting
• A self-starter who can identify, prioritize and accomplish multiple tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.

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