R&D/TS&D technician

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 you and the role:
As a RD/TSD Technician or Senior RD/TSD Technician you will provide technical support to Lead Scientists and Technologist Leaders in the preparation and execution of experimental activities and studies. You will act as a primary focal point for technical support of a process, program, product, or application within the work group and occasionally for internal/external clients and customers. You will Provide technical support for product development, application development and technical service. This role required that you gain proficiency through on-the-job training and experience. You should understand how your team works with others to accomplish objectives and be able to exchange detailed, complicated information with other team members. Your performance will impact the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of your own work and your team s work. You should be able to modify work practices and processes to achieve results and/or improve efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Undergo safety training and always follow all safety requirements.
• Manages and then safely executes laboratory work requests, maintaining and running relevant laboratory apparatus and testing equipment and documenting data.
• Develops experimental plans for review/approval by Lead Scientist or Technology Leader and executes approved plans by performing routine and non-standard tasks or procedures of higher complexity.
• Acts responsible for calibration, safe operation and routine maintenance of simple and complex instruments, machinery, and system components.
• Maintaining records of samples received and update the status periodically on testing. Maintaining samples with proper identification and traceability and maintaining the test equipment s and surrounding area neat and clean before and after testing. Housekeeping of the lab area, Sample receipt, sample dispatch, packing, record maintenance.
• Learn to use Project Management Software and enter all the results, learning of test standards and test methods and provide training to distributors and customers on need basis and to coordinate and help in commercializing new launches to targeted application

Qualifications

A minimum of bachelor s degree in chemistry/ Polymer /Plastic Engineering with 3-5 years of relevant experience in quality/RD lab.

Your Skills

• Planning and Prioritizing
• Enthusiasm for learning
• Self-Motivation
• Organizing
• Operational Efficiency
• Safety Assurance

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 Chemical International Pvt Ltd

Dow Chemical International Private Limited (Dow India) aims to be the most innovative, sustainable, inclusive customer-centric materials science company. The company is committed to delivering the right solutions to its customers challenges. With broadest technology sets spanning performance materials, industrial intermediates, and plastics Dow India delivers differentiated science-based products and solutions in high-growth segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, automobile, and consumer care.

A Great Place to Work Certified company with approximately over 1000 employees, its operations comprise of manufacturing sites, innovation center, established centers of excellence, and commercial office. As a responsible corporate, the company supports its Corporate Social Responsibility (program) with technology expertise and employee volunteerism. Dow India works with non-profit partners towards the empowerment of differently abled, women, and children in communities where it operates. The company aims to redefine the societal blueprint, by supporting holistic sustainability and circular economy initiatives.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dows equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com .