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About you and this role:
Dow has an exciting opportunity available within our Product Safety Research group that is part of our Toxicology and Environment Research & Consulting (TERC) Team. The location is in Midland, Michigan as this role is aligned to the laboratory where investigative research is conducted to ensure the sustainability of our chemistries. Specifically, we are looking for an Environmental Chemist with experience and training in chemistry, environmental engineering, environmental sciences or a related field. The candidate will work closely with TERC scientists in evaluating the environmental fate of polymers and the persistence of identified chemistries. This is a laboratory-based position, and the successful candidate is expected to be actively involved in studies and research initiatives. Activities include experimental design, conduct, troubleshooting and reporting of the assigned scientific challenge.
Responsibilities:
Provides science leadership and hands-on experience in conducting laboratory research studies to design, conduct and report on assigned studies.Define scope and deliverables to successfully lead a small to medium project to completion.Conducts environmental fate, hazard, and exposure evaluations of polymers in support of product development, regulatory, wastewater, and environmental stewardship programs with guidance and instruction from senior level leaders and individual contributors.Provides support for instrument set up, maintenance, and troubleshooting, including working with vendors.Leads study team and leverages broader expertise to deliver high quality scientific results that are aligned with business and regulatory needs.Develops and implements technical solutions through hands-on experimentation/problem solving for investigative research.Documents study results as a final report according to the business request, statement of work, study protocol and report templates.Provides clear, concise communications both internally and externally including publications and presentations.Understands and follows appropriate EH&S standards, policies, and procedures applicable to their job. Leads by example in safety behaviors and promotes safe work habits.Required qualifications:
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences or a related field.Knowledge of organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, and/or analytical chemistry.At least 3 years experience conducting research using chromatographic analytical techniques like GC, GC-MS, LC and LC-MS.A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship is available for this position including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.Preferred qualifications:
Knowledge of organosilicon chemistry is beneficial.Familiarity with and/or willingness to operate under Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).Skills, knowledge, and abilities:
Proven project management skills.Strong safety mindset.Strong inclusion, diversity and equity mindset.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Strong ability to analyze and interpret study results.Strong interpersonal skills. Proactively seeks to understand differences of opinions to resolve.Work independently and within a multidisciplinary team setting.Strong work ethic and attention to detail.Effective stakeholder management, relationship building, and trust building.A passion for solving complex research problems and exploring the unknown.Knowledge or willingness to learn regulatory guideline testing requirements, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), standard operating procedures (SOPs).Note: This position does not offer relocation assistance.
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, 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)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 visiting www.dow.com.
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