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Dow · 1 day ago

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

Freeport, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Dow is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, focused on delivering a sustainable future through science and collaboration. They are seeking new graduate candidates for a role in Research & Development, where responsibilities include developing technical solutions, optimizing processes, and contributing to business and sustainability goals.

AgricultureChemicalInnovation ManagementManufacturing

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing technical solutions

Optimizing processes and applications that align with business and customer goals

Staying current with developments in relevant areas of technology

Developing problem-solving skills in one or more areas of technology

Assisting in the deployment of new products and technologies

Troubleshooting and solving customer problems

Contributing to Dow’s broader business and sustainability goals

Qualification

ChemistryChemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringMaterials ScienceInnovationTechnology IntegrationSafety MindsetBusinessCustomer Value OrientationProblem-Solving SkillsCollaborationTeamwork

Required

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science or other science or engineering-related discipline is required

New graduates and those that expect to graduate by December 2026 should apply

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

Preferred

A minimum GPA of 2.700 (on a scale of 4.000) is preferred

Benefits

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, financial, and social 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.

Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).

Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).

Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.

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.

Competitive yearly vacation allowance.

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.

Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.

On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).

Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.

Additionally, some of our locations might offer: Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)

Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)

Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)