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Dow · 5 months ago

2025-2026 Campus Internship - Research & Development (BS/MS)

Carrollton (KY, USA)

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Dow is a leading materials science company committed to delivering a sustainable future through science and collaboration. The role involves supporting research and development projects, partnering with scientists to solve complex chemical and material challenges.

AgricultureChemicalInnovation ManagementManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supporting one or two projects in R&D

Partnering with research scientists to drive projects to completion

Working with collaborative project teams to solve chemical- and material-related problems through both fundamental and applied research

Engaging in product research, process research, and application development

Qualification

ChemistryChemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMaterials ScienceInnovationTechnology IntegrationSafety MindsetProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationTeamworkBusinessCustomer Value Orientation

Required

Must be 18 years of age or older

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Computer Science, Data Science, or other related disciplines

Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee; therefore, reliable transportation is required

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

Problem-Solving Skills: The role requires scientists and engineers to solve diverse problems to implement technical solutions, which necessitates strong adaptability, learning agility, and analytical and problem-solving abilities

Technical Skills: Developing broad and deep technical skills as an industrial researcher is a key aspect of the role. This includes expertise in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, or other related disciplines

Innovation and Technology Integration: Incorporating innovative technologies into practice is a significant part of the job, highlighting the need for skills in innovation and technology integration

Collaboration and Teamwork: The role involves collaborating across Dow teams, which requires excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

Safety Mindset: This role requires a strong safety mindset, which is a pillar of the culture at Dow

Business and Customer Value Orientation: Driving initiatives that provide business and customer value is crucial, indicating the importance of understanding business needs and customer focus