Research Scientist

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About You

Dow's Post Reactor Extrusion & Processing Research and Development group within Dow’s Packaging & Specialty Plastics division has an exciting opportunity for an Associate/Research Scientist located in Freeport, TX. The primary focus of this position will be compounding & extrusion process development for new processes and product innovation projects across multiple businesses within the Packaging and Specialty Plastics (P&SP) division, and asset related process improvement projects for Dow internal assets and external manufacturing assets. The successful candidate will drive the technology development for mechanical recycling technology and lead new product/process development projects in collaboration with product R&D and Technical Service & Development for other segments within division.

Core Responsibilities:

• Defines and conducts research on projects using advanced knowledge of scientific principles, theory and experimental design across adjacent scientific disciplines.
  • Develop lab/pilot plant/manufacturing process technologies for innovative products.
  • Drive compounding process development for productivity improvements
  • Identify process development opportunities for existing or new products.
  • Lead scale-up trials at internal and/or external assets
• Develops and implements technical solutions through hands-on experimentation/problem-solving for research problems that are well defined within a project area.
• Generates sound research data, interpretation of results, and data handling.
• Consistently applies the Scientific Method in the planning and execution of experimental plans and problem solving. Formulate hypotheses and develop experimental plans to test hypotheses. Leverage Six Sigma tools and methodology to solve complex problems with projects of regional or global scope.
• Keeps current with developments in relevant area of technology. Serves as an information resource for the project team and stakeholders.
• With minimal coaching, communicates clearly and effectively in a timely manner (verbal and written formats) and effectively interacts with audience for related discussions.
• Keeps current with developments in relevant area of technology and identifies and implements applications which will benefit Dow. Have an in-depth understanding of the patent and journal literature across related areas of technology. Understand and incorporate the competitive landscape in technology mapping. Work with legal department to manage IP and secure freedom to practice and patent new technologies.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of team alignment with R&D and Business goals.
• Serve on multi-disciplinary project teams to collaborate, provide technical input, and deliver results aligned with team deliverables.
• Understands and follows appropriate EH&S standards, policies and procedures applicable to their job. Lead by example in the area of safety behaviors by promoting safe work hab