Associate R&D​/TS&D Scientist

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Dow has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and innovative Associate TS&D Scientist to join the Dow Coating Materials (DCM) Architectural Coatings Applications R&D/TS&D organization in Collegeville PA
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This R&D/TS&D technical role will drive new product development and commercialization, and support customer needs by providing technical expertise on architectural coatings. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting research, designing and executing experiments, and translating scientific findings into practical applications to drive product innovation and improvement. This role requires a strong scientific background, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.

You will interface with Global R&D, Regional TS&D teams and strategic marketing to drive projects to completion and to create compelling value propositions to customers that show how Dow’s technology and capabilities can help them address critical industry needs. The focus of this effort is to drive innovation to defend and grow Architectural Coatings.

• Define, conduct, and lead research efforts for architectural coatings using in-depth expertise and proactive application of formulation and application testing know-how, scientific principles, theory and experimental design with working knowledge across architectural coatings.
• Provide technical leadership to ensure that quality science is applied to projects across the group/organization.
• Present technical work to internal and external stakeholders, including global and regional customers.
• Actively participate in the identification of new research/business opportunities through personal engagement in shaping of ideas and understanding value creation.
• Consistently apply the scientific method in the planning and execution of experimental plans and problem solving. Formulate hypotheses and develop experimental plans to test hypotheses. Leverage statistical tools and methodology to solve complex problems with projects of regional and global scope.
• Keep current with developments in Architectural coatings and identify and implement applications which will benefit Dow.
• Have an in-depth understanding of the patent and journal literature across adjacent areas of technology. Determine and incorporate the competitive landscape in technology mapping.
• Provide peer leadership and mentoring across multiple project areas.
• Coach and mentor junior level researchers and technologists in the areas of technical and career development.
• Develop robust communication strategies and implement a range of effective communication methods that inform and influence; effectively utilize organizational…