R&D/TS&D Technician at Dow in Freeport, TX

Job description

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 Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Research & Development/Technical Service & Development (R&D/TS&D) Technician . Locations include Freeport, TX / Midland, MI / Auburn, MI / Collegeville, PA / Virtual Office, United States. In this role, you will provide hands-on technical support for research, product and application development, analytical testing, process development, technical service, and/or pilot plant activities. You will work closely with scientists, engineers, technologists, technicians, and other technical professionals to safely prepare, execute, and document experimental and operational activities. You are a self-starter who can identify, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks in a laboratory, pilot plant, or manufacturing-support environment. You will use your technical knowledge and experience to execute experiments and testing, operate and maintain laboratory or process equipment, troubleshoot problems, generate reliable technical data, and support the development and optimization of products, processes, applications, and test methods. As you develop proficiency through training and experience, you will build expertise in relevant equipment, instrumentation, analytical methods, work processes, and technologies. You will be accountable for the safety, quality, accuracy, and timely completion of your work and will collaborate with others to identify improvements in laboratory, analytical, and operational performance. Responsibilities Work as part of a technical team supporting scientists, engineers, technologists, and other stakeholders in the development, testing, optimization, and commercialization of products, applications, and processes. Safely prepare, conduct, monitor, and document laboratory experiments, analytical testing, pilot plant activities, and other technical work. Execute routine and non-routine experimental or analytical procedures using established methods, procedures, and work processes. Develop experimental plans for review and approval by appropriate technical resources and execute approved plans. Perform analytical and physical testing using applicable laboratory instrumentation and techniques, which may include chromatography, spectroscopy, titrations, physical property testing, and other relevant methods. Operate, monitor, calibrate, troubleshoot, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instruments, analytical systems, pilot plant equipment, machinery, and related systems. Monitor equipment, process conditions, instrumentation, and control systems and respond appropriately to deviations or equipment issues. Collect, organize, analyze, document, communicate, and archive experimental, analytical, and process data using appropriate electronic systems and software. Communicate technical observations, results, deviations, and recommendations to scientists, engineers, project teams, customers, and other stakeholders. Prepare data tables, charts, summaries, and other technical documentation to support studies, projects, and customer needs. Apply established quality practices to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of analytical and experimental data. Troubleshoot analytical methods, instrumentation, laboratory equipment, and process-related issues and work with appropriate technical resources to ident