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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 - What you would do in this role

Dow has exciting opportunities for Intern Undergraduate Scientists within Research and Development (R&D). Opportunities exist across the R&D function and are aligned with various organizations and business units in Texas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and other locations in NA. You will work with project teams to solve chemical- and material-related problems through both fundamental and applied research.  The types of projects span from product research to process research to application development.

The purpose of the position is to help support one or two projects in R&D. You will partner with research scientists to drive these projects to completion.

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Qualifications – Required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves).

Must be 18 years of age or olderHigh school diploma/GED and currently enrolled in an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in a laboratory science, technology, or engineering field Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee, therefore reliable transportation is required.A minimum GPA of 3.000 (on a scale of 4.000) is preferredA 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.

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 visiting www.dow.com.

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