Analytical Research Technologist

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About you and this role
Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Analytical Research Technologist (m/f) in Optical Spectroscopy and Microscopy in the R&D Analytical Science group in Terneuzen, The Netherlands.

The group in Terneuzen is part of the global Core R&D Analytical Science organization that is delivering essential measurement science and problem-solving capabilities to accelerate manufacturing and research and development projects. The organization is critical to the success of many projects and activities in Dow ranging from innovative research for new product development and product/process improvements to resolving and avoiding production issues in manufacturing plants.

In the role of Analytical Research Technologist, you will apply and develop a range of advanced optical spectroscopy and potentially microscopy techniques, set up prediction models to provide technical support and solutions to diverse R&D, product development and manufacturing projects. You will work on studies in collaboration with research and technical development groups in Europe, USA and Asia.

For this position we are seeking a candidate who has excellent problem-solving skills and theoretical and hands-on experience in FTIR and Raman. Microscopy knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research on assigned projects using working knowledge of scientific principles, theory and experimental design within optical spectroscopy and potentially microscopy. This includes safely executing analytical experiments, instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, new method or capability development and application, modeling and timely and high-quality reporting. The role has a strong “hands-on” component.
• Delivering, in close collaboration with other researchers, high-end analytical expertise to support various manufacturing and research projects.
• Develop experimental plans and perform standard and non-routine tasks to support a wide range of innovative activities for various businesses. The applicant will need to be capable of working on multiple projects in parallel.
• Keeps current with developments in relevant areas of optical spectroscopy and others when necessary. Generates value through innovation in her/his work area. Brings ideas for new changes to implement in the current work processes.
• Collaborates effectively across the department and beyond with local and global researchers; presents research project updates and demonstrates capability to influence audience with effective presentation skills.
• Appropriately documents work in the form of internal reports/presentations. Coaches and mentors others to write clear, concise and timely technical reports to document results and completion of projects within set timeline goals.
• Train new employees to start experiments to understand, communicate and continuously improve the capability of our methods and laboratory.
• Participate on global teams to standardize and improve technology and work processes.
• Keep customers satisfaction high with delivering timely and quality data while prioritizing and completing work based on relative importance and urgency from the clients.
• Understand and follow appropriate EH&S standards, policies.

Qualifications

• BSc. or MSc. Degree in Analytical Chemistry or organic chemistry with a strong background in analytical characterization techniques.
• 5 years working experience in optical spectroscopy
• Proficiency in laboratory equipment set-up, operation and chemical handling
• Good team player with ability to successfully partner with team members and contacts from multiple backgrounds in a global R&D organization.
• Self-driven personality and excellent interpersonal skills. The candidate must be keen to collaborate with internal clients to deliver effective solutions.
• Good computer skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills, including technical writing in English.
• Strong focus on and commitment to safety.
• Fluent in English is crucial.

Preferred skills

• Knowledge and experience in microscopy techniques is a plus.
• Being fluent in Dutch is a plus.

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 and emotional 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.
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• 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.
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
  + 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.

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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