R&D/TS&D Technologist Manchester, England
Dow
Full Time
Manchester, England
28644 - 37834 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
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.
We have an an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic R&D/TS&D Technologist to work within a busy polyurethane development team in Manchester.
Provides a variety of complex technical support to Lead Scientists and Technologist Leaders in the preparation and execution of experimental activities. Acts as primary focal point for technical support of a process, program, product, or application within the work group and for internal/external clients and customers. Provides analysis and technical support for product development, application development, technical service, and/or product or process research. Achieves project goals using technical, role-specific skills and experience, and introduces new procedures for new instrument methods, equipment changes, or new equipment.
- Achieves project goals using technical, role-specific skills and experience, and introduces new procedures for new instrument methods, equipment changes, or new equipment.
- Handles complex laboratory/pilot plant tasks including complex methods and procedures and recommends variations in problem approach with little or no supervision.
- Holds essential know-how on safe operation of experimentation and on stewardship process and implements these to Dow standard.
- Independently develops and implements experimental plans and acts responsible for a wide variety of complex laboratory/pilot plant tasks requiring complex approaches and procedures.
- Uses knowledge of the relevant technology consisting of product, test method, and testing equipment to quickly screen alternative approaches and recommends and implements variations in approaches. Understands the group objectives and the business or group's value creating strategy and is an important contributor to the technical solutions that result in project and team success.
- Trains other work group members and contractors on specific work processes, equipment, and machinery. Defines and implements new testing methods for development purposes which may require creating unique configurations of existing equipment or development/fabrication of new equipment and systems.
- Identifies the need for and is involved in implementing new processes, procedures, or technology to improve performance of work group.
Qualification & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or equivalent. Master’s is strongly preferred.
- Minimum 2years experience working with a polyurethane development laboratory providing technical support and solutions for sales, marketing, and technical teams. Face to face customer interaction would also be desirable.
Note: No relocation/visa sponsorship is aligned with this role.
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.
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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) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit
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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 Dow's equal opportunities is available on
www.dow.com
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Dow
www.dow.com
Midland, United States
Jim Fitterling
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Chemical Manufacturing
1897
