Dow is looking to provide research and development support to the Materials Processing organization within Core R&D through a part-time cooperative education job opportunity
Requirements
- Microsoft Applications (Excel, PowerPoint): Proficiency in using Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for creating clear, impactful presentations
- Problem Solving: The ability to identify issues, analyze options, and implement effective solutions efficiently
- Time Management: The skill of organizing and prioritizing tasks to maximize productivity and meet deadlines
- Communication: The capability to convey ideas clearly and effectively through verbal, written, and visual means
- Collaboration: Working cooperatively with others to achieve shared goals and deliver successful outcomes
- High school diploma/GED and already enrolled at an accredited college or university located close to the Midland site, pursuing an undergraduate degree
- A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States
Responsibilities
- conducting laboratory experiments, data analysis, reporting and presentation of the results and conclusions
- Engage with researchers on the planning of new experiments, designed studies, and/or related materials testing
- Equipment maintenance and set up for experiments – including equipment configuration, cleaning & teardown, material disposal, lab housekeeping and organization
- Execute materials transformation and characterization experiments using a wide variety of techniques and keep accurate records of the data
- Data management (including electronic notebooks) & data analysis, including results reporting (research reports)
- Receipt and warehousing for raw materials and samples
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to safety in all job responsibilities and work activities, including meeting all compliance requirements and policy guidelines and ownership of group and building safety activities
Other
- High school diploma/GED and already enrolled at an accredited college or university located close to the Midland site, pursuing an undergraduate degree
- Reliable attendance and punctuality in commuting to work daily or at least 2 days a week; therefore, dependable transportation, dedication and time management skills
- Able to commit to the role for at least 1 full calendar year (BEFORE completing classes for your stated undergraduate degree or BEFORE transferring out of the area)
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term during both the Fall and Winter terms (~Sept-Apr)
