R&D Technician

　　At a glance

　　Position:R&D Technician

　　Primary locationTerneuzen (NLD), Netherlands

　　Schedule:Full time

　　Date Posted:01/23/2024

　　Job Number:R2047637

　　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.

　　About you and this role

　　At our European Production Site inTerneuzen,Netherlandswe currently have an opportunity for aSenior Research and Development Technicianin our Chemical Recycling Lab.

　　This position gives you a challenging opportunity to join the Polyurethanes (PU) Process R&D team which is focused on developing sustainable specialty polyols, formulations and technologies to serve our PU Global Business.

　　As Senior Research and Development Technician for Polyurethane Process R&D, you will be responsible for conducting a wide range of chemical recycling experiments. You will be a fast learner, reliable, well organized with the ability to multi-task. The role is dynamic, and the candidate must be comfortable with tight timelines and be able to work independently and as part of a closely-knit team. The job entails the development of chemical recycling technologies of the future and, therefore, a hands-on approach to chemistry and processing equipment would be an advantage.

　　Responsibilities

　　Executing Design of Experiments (DoE) for PU Chemical Recycling

　　Work with lab owner to ensure highest standard of safety and quality.

　　Reporting of lab results in timely manner

　　Implement standard operating procedures for experimentation in collaboration with the engineers.

　　Equipment owner for lab equipment

　　Sample preparation for high-quality data generation in collaboration with Analytical Department

　　Qualifications

　　You have minimum a Vocational Degree (in Netherlands MBO-4 level), for example Middelbaar Laboratorium Onderwijs (MLO) qualification or similar with minimal 5 years of relevant working experience.

　　Ability to work independently and as a close-knit team.

　　Ability to successfully partner with team members from multiple backgrounds.

　　Good verbal and written communication skills in English.

　　Preferred Skills

　　Prior lab experience would be a distinct advantage.

　　Knowledge of the Dutch language would be preferred.

　　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 across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.

　　Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional 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.

　　Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.

　　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.

　　Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:

　　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.

　　Join our team, we can make a difference together.

　　About Dow

　　Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visitwww.dow.comor follow@DowNewsroom (https://twitter.com/DowNewsroom) on Twitter.

　　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 onwww.dow.com.