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About this role
Dow’s Plastics & Hydrocarbons R&D organization has an exciting opportunity for a talented & motivated Research Scientist with expertise in Solids Processing and Handling (particle technology) in our Process Fundamentals organization. This organization is responsible for process research & development, technology implementation, and troubleshooting across all technology platforms and global assets aligned to our Plastics & Hydrocarbons businesses.
As a member of this team, you will work closely with project teams and our technology centers to conceptualize, innovate, and design new processes. Many of the projects aligned with this position will link to Dow’s corporate ambitions in climate protection and advancing a circular economy. While the group has a global presence, the current position will be located in Lake Jackson, TX at our Texas Innovation Center – a premier work environment with modern offices & laboratories equipped with the latest technology.
The key responsibilities of this position will be to provide technical expertise in areas such as solid particle conveying, fluidization, drying, coating, feeding/dosing, mixing/blending, classification, separation methods, and silo storage. The ideal candidate will bring in-depth expertise and practical knowledge across a breadth of these solids processing technology areas, and apply scientific principles for innovation, troubleshooting and problem solving.
Responsibilities – Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role
- As the subject matter expert (SME) on solids handling & processing, support R&D and manufacturing organizations for product development, process innovation and troubleshooting.
- Support solids processing aspects of Sustainability and Plastics Circularity projects within Plastics & Hydrocarbons.
- Coach and mentor junior scientists and technologists.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or other related engineering degree is required; emphasis on solids processing & handling (particle technology) strongly preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience specifically in the field of solids processing
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior industrial experience in pilot plant or manufacturing plant operations, ideally involving design and troubleshooting real world problems and developing innovative & practical solutions
- Proven track record of high performance and ability to convert complex technical issues into straight-forward value propositions
- Ability to generate and interpret data to make statistically relevant conclusions that will be used for process development and design
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
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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)
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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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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 the diversity of our workforce, 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.
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We combine global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership to achieve profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future.
Our ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Our portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for our customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications.
