Local College Co-Op - R&D

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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 will do in this role

These positions exist to provide technical/lab support for the R&D organization.

Responsibilities – Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Sample preparation.
• Laboratory upkeep.
• Instrument operation.
• Data collection.
• Data analysis.
• Reporting and presentation of the results and conclusions.

Qualifications - Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves)

• High school diploma/GED and already enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Since this is a Local Co-op position, candidates must live within 50 miles of the Dow site to which the position is located.
• Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term during both the Fall and Winter terms (~Sept-Apr).
• Able to work year-round at least 16 hours each week during our regular business hours (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri; max 8 hours/day and 30/week during school.  Additional hours may be available during summer and academic breaks in some cases.)
• Commit to the role for at least 1 full calendar year (before completing classes for your stated undergraduate degree or before transferring out of the area). Given the one-year commitment, students in their final academic year are not eligible for this role.
• Students should have some lab experience and have completed at least 1 year of curriculum towards their undergraduate degree.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality in commuting to work at least 2 days a week; therefore, dependable transportation, dedication and time management skills are absolutely 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 - An expanded list of qualifications that are "nice to have", but not essential

• There is no required course of study for this position, but students pursuing a Laboratory Science, Technology or Engineering discipline may be the best fit for this position.
• Seeking high performing student with strong GPAs of 3.000+.

Skills - Specific abilities and expertise required to perform tasks effectively in this role

• Laboratory Techniques & Sample Preparation – Ability to accurately prepare samples and follow established lab procedures to support reliable R&D experimentation.
• Instrument Operation & Maintenance – Proficiency in operating laboratory instruments and assisting with routine upkeep to ensure safe, efficient, and accurate data generation.
• Data Collection & Analysis – Skill in systematically collecting experimental data and performing basic analysis to identify trends, results, and potential conclusions.
• Technical Documentation & Reporting – Capability to clearly document procedures, analyze findings, and communicate results through written reports and presentations.
• Time Management & Reliability – Strong ability to balance academic commitments with consistent, punctual attendance and long-term commitment in a professional lab environment.

Additional Notes:

• Any current Dow college co-ops wishing to transfer into this role must have been in their current role at least one full year, must have at least one full year left before graduating or transferring out of the area, and must have supervisor approval before applying to each Dow co-op job posting.
• Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to pass a background check and drug screen/medical evaluation and will verify school-related requirements and I-9 documentation before being hired into Dow.
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. 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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