Job Description:
Dow Consumer Solutions has an exciting opportunity for a Process Research & Development Lab Technician within the Basics Silicones Process R&D group based in Carrollton, KY.
The Carrollton site supports the Silicone Feedstocks & Intermediates business focused on maximizing productivity and increasing margin by optimizing processes, leveraging Dow's scale and global reach. It is charged with producing silicon metal, siloxane and intermediates, which are key materials to manufacture differentiated downstream silicone products. The Feedstocks & Intermediates business supplies key materials to Performance Silicones & Specialty Materials and the remaining balance is then sold externally across mostly all markets.
We're looking for a highly motivated, goal oriented, and results driven individual who enjoys scientific challenge and implementing creative improvement solutions to join the Process R&D team. As part of the team, you will significantly contribute to product development and process technology development within all of Consumer Solutions.
The technician role will include supporting product sample preparation and analysis, operation of lab scale equipment and maintenance activities. Strong organization and communication skills will be needed to manage experimental change, document results and provide progress updates to technical teams both locally and globally.
Your Key Responsibilities/Duties:
Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety and foster a safety culture in all office, laboratory, and related activities.
Organize and build new experimental set-ups to support manufacturing, technology development, and hazard analysis.
Develop and implement experimental.
Ensure change management procedure is followed.
Lead laboratory and piloting process experiments from start to finish including formal documentation of all data gathering and observations
Learn and utilize analytical equipment in which to test samples
Be able to analyze results data and formulate recommendations
Effectively communicate results through verbal and written reports, including presentation form to team members
Support lab and equipment maintenance activities. Procure parts as needed.
Maintain a clean and safe laboratory - e.g., applying 5S principles
Perform laboratory chemical waste handling and packaging.
Required Qualifications:
Associate Degree in Chemistry, Biology or related field required OR in lieu of degree, 4 years Military Experience.
Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser.)
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:
Experience with hazardous chemical handling, e.g. chlorosilanes
Your Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Applicants must have excellent communication and teamwork skills
Hands-on approach in a laboratory and small pilot scale environment.
Ability to work independently with demonstrated experimental execution.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and have a sense of prioritization based on value and efficiency
Self-motivated and demonstrates strong initiative and time-management skills.
Ability to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Relocation: We do not offer relocation assistance for Dow jobs like this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur
Dow Offers:
- A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
- On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
- Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
- The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
- Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit www.dow.com or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.
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