The Laboratory Technician in Sustainable Construction S&T team will support the Research & Development (R&D) departments in the formulation, application, and testing of a diverse portfolio of coating technologies.
Responsibilities
Actively participate in lab method development to create, adapt, and validate new testing procedures for unique customer applications and changing project needs.
Perform standard wet-state or uncured testing, such as viscosity, density, fineness of grind, gel time, flow, or particle size analysis for powders.
Conduct comprehensive physical and mechanical testing on cured films, including film thickness, gloss, color matching, adhesion, impact resistance, flexibility, and hardness.
Assist in chemical and environmental resistance testing such as salt spray corrosion, humidity, MEK solvent rubs, and UV weathering.
Assist chemists, scientists and engineers in the development and modification of both liquid and powder coating formulations.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Materials Science
Associate's Degree (A.S.) in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, or Materials Science
Nice to have: prior experience in the paints, resins, or coatings industry
Oversee daily paint production activities, manage paint systems, maintain 5S standards, coordinate with painters and vendors, and ensure compliance with quality and safety regulations.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily paint production activities
Coordinate closely with painters, Wheelabrator and sandblaster operators
Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize paint system equipment
Lead and maintain 5S standards within paint booths
Lead research and development of novel electrophoretic display systems, including device fabrication, root cause analysis, and materials characterization.
Compensation
For this position, the estimated annual total compensation range is $95,000 to $115,000, based on the Company's most recent annual bonus payout. The annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 to $90,000.
Responsibilities
Build understanding of multicomponent system and materials/process interactions
Perform root cause analysis on display modules
Complete thorough data analysis with an eye toward building connections between materials properties and device performance
Characterize coated materials including measurement collection, data processing, and reporting of results
Communicate results and learnings to team members through reports and technical presentations
Requirements
Undergraduate degree in laboratory science/engineering
Nice to have: experience in chemical and/or pilot lab setting
Nice to have: familiarity with data analysis tools
Nice to have: experience with film processes and characterization methods
Lead formulation and experimental design for silicone chemistry and applications, driving innovation and commercialization within Dow Consumer Solutions.
Responsibilities
Drive innovations with integrated technologies to solve complex technical problems
Lead formulation and experimental design to create innovative and competitive technical solutions
Lead innovative projects and define scope and deliverables, collaborating cross‑functional teams
Deliver presentations or reports that distill complex ideas into clear results and proposals
Engage with customers in technical discussions, understand customer requirements, and translate market/customer needs into value‑adding solutions
Requirements
Ph.D. in Polymer Science, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related field
Responsible for routine chemical, physical, and metallurgical testing to support surface treatment manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
Perform routine laboratory analysis of plating solutions, anodizing baths, chemical conversion coating baths, acid and alkaline cleaners, etching solutions, rinse water systems, wastewater treatment chemicals, and incoming chemicals and raw materials
Conduct testing including pH analysis, conductivity testing, titration analysis, metal concentration analysis, acid concentration analysis, alkalinity analysis, chloride analysis, chemical contamination testing, and specific gravity measurements
Monitor and analyze process parameters for electroplating, nickel plating, electroless nickel plating, zinc plating, tin plating, precious metal plating, anodizing, chemical conversion coating, passivation processes, and precision cleaning processes
Conduct quality verification activities including coating thickness testing, visual inspection, surface finish evaluation, adhesion testing support, salt spray testing, humidity testing, immersion testing, microscopic examination, and surface defect analysis
Collect samples according to established sampling plans, label and store samples properly, maintain sample traceability records, record analytical data accurately, and prepare laboratory worksheets and reports
Requirements
Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Applied Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, or Manufacturing Technology
Coating, Painting and Insulation (Piping & Pipeline) Inspector