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Dow TS&D Specialist in Tarragona, Spain
TS&D Specialist
At a glance
Position:TS&D Specialist
Primary Location:Tarragona (ESP), Spain
Additional Locations: Terneuzen (NLD) + More - Less
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:06/27/2024
Job Number:R2052542
Position Type:Regular
Workplace Type:Onsite
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.
About you and this role
This role will be part of the technical service and Development organization within the R&D umbrella & accountable for Technical Service & application development projects & managing the Product responsible person for Surfactant in EMEAI. This person will need to interact with customers, marketing/sales and product organizations, supply chain, globally and regionally to drive innovation and new opportunities.
Responsibilities
Deep knowledge centered on characterization of fundamental properties and the link between these properties and end user applications.
Identify opportunities based on application technology gaps, unmet needs, and market trends ,aarticulate the opportunity, technical hypothesis, and value proposition.
Follow appropriate EH&S standards, policies, procedures applicable to the job.
Knowledge across segments focusing on surfactants, polyalkylene glycols, acrylic polymers, solvents, amines, etc. for the markets of institutional cleaning and allied markets .
Knowledge on Alkoxylation scale up and coordination with scale up team.
Develop understanding of market/industry dynamics and develop a technical strategy to capitalize on customer needs & drive customer partnership.
Presents in industry conferences and contributes data and input for papers and presentations.
Understanding of key surfactant principles, including wetting, foaming, antifoaming, emulsifying, solubilizing, detergency. Conduct research and development of experimental surfactants in the target application.
Qualifications
- Post doctoral degree or master’s degree in chemistry, Polymer Sciences, Material Science, Chemical Engineering.
Preferred Skills
Minimum 5 years of significant professional experience in an area that deals with applications development in cleaning applications or plant experience in surfactant and polyglycol scale up process.
Specific experience in surfactant chemistry development and/or application is highly desirable and good understanding of structure property relationship of surfactants.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Additional notes
- No relocation support is provided for 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.
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) 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 visitingwww.dow.com.
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 onwww.dow.com.