Senior 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 Senior Research & Development/Technical Service & Development (R&D/TS&D) Technician . Locations include Freeport, TX / Auburn, MI / Collegeville, PA. In this role, you will provide advanced technical support to scientists, engineers, and technologists in research, product and process development, analytical testing, and scale-up activities. You will independently execute experimental work, operate and maintain laboratory equipment, troubleshoot technical issues, generate high-quality data, and help improve laboratory methods, equipment, and work processes. You will also serve as a technical resource within the team, sharing your expertise with others while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and operational excellence. Responsibilities Safely plan and execute routine and complex laboratory experiments and testing. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop, evaluate, scale up, and commercialize products, processes, and technologies. Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment. Perform analytical and physical testing using established and developing methods. Assemble, configure, modify, and troubleshoot laboratory and pilot-scale equipment as needed. Collect, analyze, document, and communicate experimental and analytical data. Support development, validation, and improvement of test methods, procedures, equipment, and laboratory processes. Identify and resolve technical problems involving instrumentation, equipment, experiments, or analytical results. Maintain appropriate equipment, calibration, maintenance, and experimental documentation. Apply Environmental, Health & Safety requirements and laboratory operating standards. Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, reliability, efficiency, and laboratory performance. Share technical expertise and provide guidance or training to other team members. Required Qualifications One of the following is required: Associate's degree in a science-related discipline or Military Degree Equivalency (MDE) plus 3 or more years of relevant work experience , or High School Diploma/GED plus 5 or more years of relevant work experience . Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. 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 process. Preferred Qualifications Experience in an R&D, TS&D, analytical laboratory, pilot plant, or manufacturing-support environment. Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation such as HPLC, GC, particle size analyzers, titrators, pH meters, viscometers, or similar equipment . Experience troubleshooting, maintaining, modifying, or improving laboratory or pilot-scale equipment. Experience with wet chemistry, formulation development, analytical method development, or process scale-up. Strong technical problem-solving, data documentation, communication, prioritization, and time-management skills. Physical Requirements With or without reasonable accommodation: Wear required personal protective equipment. Stand, bend, reach, and work for extended periods in a laboratory environment. Safely lift, move, or position laboratory equipment and materials weighing up to approximately 50