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Dow Research Scientist / Associate Research Scientist in Collegeville, Pennsylvania
Research Scientist / Associate Research Scientist
At a glance
Position:Research Scientist / Associate Research Scientist
Primary Location:Collegeville (PA, USA), Pennsylvania, United States of America
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:09/16/2024
Job Number:R2054982
Position Type:Regular
Workplace Type:Onsite
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 this role
The Dow Coating Materials (DCM) Product & Process R&D group is offering an exciting opportunity for aSynthesis Scientist, based in Collegeville, PA.
Dow Coating Materials provides innovative technologies to advance the performance of paints and coatings, and offers a broad product portfolio of polymeric binders, dispersants, rheology modifiers, surfactants, defoamers, and wetting agents for a wide variety of end markets, including architectural and industrial coating applications. With over 60 years of paint and coatings innovation, DCM has grown from the inventor of waterborne acrylic technology into the premier worldwide supplier of high-performance sustainable coating solutions. Dow Coating Materials has world class R&D capabilities and technical centers across the globe with a full suite of acrylic and hybrid chemistry materials enabled by a customer-centric organization to deliver commercial solutions to the market.
The DCM Product & Process R&D Organization is responsible for the material design, synthesis, scale-up, process development, and plant support for products across the Acrylic Emulsion Network.
In this role, you will provide expertise and technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams in the development of innovative products and technical solutions for DCM’s customers. It is expected that this role would lead and contribute to projects and platforms from concept shaping and technology development to commercialization, in existing and future markets, in close partnership with broader Dow business R&D, Core R&D teams, and commercial teams. It is also expected that this role will closely interact with DCM Process R&D, Tech Center, and the broader M&E organization to accelerate innovation delivery.
Preferred candidates will be expected to have strong hands-on attitude, curiosity, and can-do spirit to execute the R&D strategy, including responsibilities for technical delivery, new technology identification and development, IP strategy, project management and multigenerational product plans that align with DCM’s growth, innovation, Safer Materials, and Sustainability goals.
Primary responsibilities will include:
Works safely in an R&D environment, actively participates in company safety programs and implements improved EH&S practices.
Demonstrates safety leadership by modeling positive behaviors and by proactively addressing challenges in the workplace as they arise.
Defines, conducts, and leads research efforts using expertise and application of scientific principles, theory and experimental design.
Consistently applies the Scientific Method, with emphasis on using statistical tools and design-of-experiments (DOE).
Communicates effectively to a range of cross-functional partners and stakeholders.
Demonstrates a resourceful mindset. An ideal candidate will work with available resources and leverage broader expertise (Core R&D and other business resources) to execute projects.
Develops an in-depth understanding of the patent and journal literature in relevant and related areas of research. Shares and employs this information to advance the relevant state of the art.
Coaches and mentors junior level researchers and technologists in the areas of technical and career development.
Documents methodology, knowledge and technology developed in internal reports and presentations. When appropriate, communicates results internally and externally in alignment with business and technical strategies. Drafts and submits patent disclosures and patent applications as appropriate.
Demonstrates knowledge of business ambitions, goals, and strategies
Required Qualifications:
A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or science related field required; Masters degree or PhD preferred.
2+ years of relevant industry experience is required
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the 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 (green card) process.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise in areas such as emulsion polymerization and interfacial science, acrylic chemistries and process, and polymer synthesis.
Domestic relocation assistance is not available for this position.
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) 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 visitingwww.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 onwww.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.