Local College Co-op: Research & Development

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. 

Dow has multiple exciting part-time cooperative education job opportunities available in Midland, MI, Auburn, MI, Collegeville, PA, or Lake Jackson, TX.

These positions are open to qualified and highly-committed college students enrolled in a fully accredited college or university located very close to the Midland, Collegeville or Lake Jackson Dow sites. Unlike short-term internship projects outside of school terms, these particular roles are long-term, year-round, undergraduate student positions -- at least one full year in duration -- while the student is simultaneously taking classes toward an undergraduate degree. 

The opportunities offer the student valuable professional work experience in a dynamic, multi-national corporation interfacing with colleagues and leaders in R&D. This program is designed for academically successful students who meet all of the specific job and co-op program requirements listed below and who can simultaneously succeed both in school and in a professional work environment.

Job Purpose

These positions exist to provide technical/lab support for the R&D organization.

Key Job Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Sample preparation,
• Laboratory upkeep,
• Instrument operation, 
• Data collection
• Data analysis
• Reporting and presentation of the results and conclusions

Qualifications

• Students should have some lab experience and have completed at least 1 year of curriculum towards their undergraduate degree.

Preferred Skills

• There is no required course of study for this position, but students pursuing a Laboratory Science, Technology or Engineering discipline may be the best fit for this position.

Critical Requirements of the Local Student Co-Op Program

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma/GED and already enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Student must be located close to the Midland, Auburn, Collegeville or Lake Jackson Dow site, pursuing an undergraduate degree.
• Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term during both the Fall and Winter terms (~Sept-Apr).
• Seeking high performing student with strong GPAs of 3.000+ is preferred
• Able to work year-round at least 16 hours each week during our regular business hours (8am-5pm, Mon-Fri; max 8 hours/day and 30/week during school.  Additional hours may be available during summer and academic breaks in some cases.)
• 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). Given the one year commitment, students in their final academic year are not eligible for this role.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality in commuting to work at least 2 days a week; therefore, dependable transportation, dedication and time management skills are absolutely required. 
• Any current Dow college co-ops wishing to transfer into this role must have been in their current role at least one full year, must have at least one full year left before graduating or transferring out of the area, and must have supervisor approval before applying.

Additional notes

• Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to pass a background check and drug screen/medical evaluation and will verify school-related requirements and I-9 documentation before being hired into Dow
• 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.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

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