R&D Technician

Dow•Collegeville, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Dow has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated R&D Technician to join the Dow Coating Materials (DCM) Architectural Coatings Applications R&D organization in Collegeville PA. This R&D technician role will support new product development and commercialization, and support customer needs by preparing and testing paint formulations. Provides basic technical support to Lead Scientists in the preparation and execution of experimental activities and studies. Provides technical support for product development, application development, technical service, and/or product or process research. In this role, you will be using your prior related experience, job-related training, or vocational training to complete routine activities. You will need to have basic technical or administrative skills to follow the established and approved work processes. You will need to understand how these assigned duties relate to other jobs within your workgroup and be able to exchange basic technical information with other team members. It is your responsibility to use standard operating procedures and/or analytical/scientific methods to address defined and straightforward problems. You must have the ability to select solutions from established options to resolve typical administrative, data organization, and data coordination problems. You will be accountable for managing your own assigned workload with no additional supervisory responsibilities. Your performance impacts the quality of your own work as well as your team’s work. You will receive close to moderate level of supervision and guidance in this role.

Requirements

A minimum of an associate’s degree in a science related discipline/Military Degree Equivalency (MDE) and a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience or high school diploma/GED and a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience.
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.
Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations: Wear personal protective equipment, including and not limited to lab coat, goggles, and gloves Standing, walking for extended periods of time. Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
Laboratory Instrumentation: Ability to operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, ensuring accurate measurements and reliable performance.
Laboratory Safety: Knowledge and application of safety protocols, hazard identification, and compliance with regulatory standards to maintain a safe working environment.
Analytical Thinking: Capacity to evaluate complex problems, interpret data, and select solutions based on established procedures and scientific reasoning.
Technical Communication: Ability to clearly convey technical information, observations, and data through reports, charts, and verbal updates to scientists and team members.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: Skill in structuring tasks, managing time, and prioritizing activities to meet project goals efficiently.
Wet Chemistry Skills: Ability to accurately prepare and test samples.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a science related discipline is preferred.
Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, etc.)

Responsibilities

Works as part of a team in a laboratory supporting chemists and engineers in developing, screening and commercializing new products and processes.
Manages and then safely executes laboratory work requests, maintaining and running relevant laboratory apparatus and testing equipment and documenting data.
Prepares for and independently performs standard and some non-routine procedures using relevant equipment and instruments, for which activities may include sample or paint preparations, equipment setup and/or configurations, and proper handling and disposal of waste materials that may be generated from experimental activities.
Accurately and reliably records readings and observations using relevant equipment and instruments.
Acts responsible for calibration, safe operation, and routine maintenance of simple and moderately complex instruments or machinery, and troubleshoots faulty equipment effects repairs or initiates repair processes as appropriate.
Maintains inventories of consumable materials, chemicals, and supplies related to activities by anticipating usage rates, order lead times, and ordering/purchasing procedures.
Promptly and effectively communicates issues to lead scientists in order to enable or accelerate problem resolution.
Actively participate in work group team meetings to address safety, process improvement, problem solving, and other work group, department, and functional topics.

Benefits

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)