Senior Analytical R&D​/TS&D Technician

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Dow is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior R&D/TS&D Technician to join our Analytical Science Lab in Collegeville, PA. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and development in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

As an R&D/TS&D Technician, you will primarily support the Rapid Testing Group, providing critical analytical support to enable fast, informed decisions for business R&D, TS&D, and M&E partners. Your work will involve rapid testing of samples and products, quantifying chemical composition, and identifying trace impurities that impact product and process performance.

• We are seeking an R&D/TS&D Technician with excellent laboratory skills to work hands on in our rapid testing group.
• This role is in a group that provides crucial analytical testing support in a fast time frame to business R&D, TS&D, and M&E partners.
• Perform rapid testing and analysis of samples to support product and process research
• Collaborate with research chemists and engineers to solve complex technical challenges.
• Provide technical support for experimental activities, product development, and application development.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation; develop methods of analysis and report results.
• Ensure laboratory safety and maintain compliance with all site and departmental safety programs.
• Manage inventories of consumables, chemicals, and supplies.
• Communicate issues promptly to enable quick resolution and actively participate in team meetings focused on safety, process improvement, and problem-solving.

• High school Diploma/GED equivalent AND 5 years of relevant work experience OR an Associate’s Degree or higher (Applied Science in a relevant field i.e., Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology preferred) OR 3 years relevant military training experience
• Experience in a laboratory setting (industrial or academic)
• Must have strong multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills
• Must be able to work successfully in a team environment
• Must be able to work with and take direction from multiple scientists
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Materials Science (strongly preferred)
• Hands-on experience with Gas Chromatography, HPLC, and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC).
• Knowledge of polymers and coating materials.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining analytical instruments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to learn new software quickly.
• Stro…