At a glance
Position:Senior Research Specialist - Resins, Coatings and Adhesives Process R&D
Primary Location:Midland (MI, USA), Michigan, United States of America
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:03/24/2026
Job Number:R2065125
Position Type:Regular
Workplace Type:Onsite
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About this role
Dowhas an exciting opportunity for aSenior Research Specialistlocated inMidland, MI. They will be responsible for process research and development in Resins Coatings and Adhesives, primarily supporting the Consumer and Electronics market.
This role:
Addresses problems of technical complexity
Engages with multifunctional teams on identifying challenges
Proposes innovative solutions accordingly
Develops Dow Proprietary state-of-art technologies.
In this role, you will require understanding of key business drivers for your discipline and function. You will need to be able to expand conceptual and working knowledge related to your discipline or functional area. You are expected to provide informal guidance to new team members and be able to explain complex information to others.
It is your responsibility to use technical experience, established practices, and personal judgement to analyze and resolve straightforward problems. Your performance impacts the quality of your own work and your team's work and requires that you work within established guidelines and policies.
Responsibilities - Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role
Defines and conducts research on projects using advanced knowledge of scientific principles, theory, and experimental design within a scientific discipline
Develops and implement technical solutions through hands-on experimentation/problem-solving for research problems that are well defined within a project area
Consistently applies the Scientific Method in the planning and execution of experimental plans and problem solving
Formulates hypotheses and develops experimental plans to test hypotheses
Leads scale-up activities transitioning from lab scale through piloting and manufacturing scale to support commercialization of new products and process productivity improvements
Keeps current with developments in relevant area of technology
Serves as a peer coach and provides constructive advice on projects within the team
Proposes projects that align to business strategies and objectives
Modifies communication appropriately to both internal and external audiences
Demonstrates a working knowledge of team alignment with R&D and Business goals
Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor's degreeorrelevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 rankingorCanadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant. Bachelor Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or science related field strongly preferred.
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in research and project management
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.
Skills
Researching: Ability to define, design, and conduct scientific research using advanced principles, experimental design, and disciplined application of the scientific method to solve technically complex problems and generate new knowledge.
Chemistry: Strong foundational and applied understanding of chemical principles relevant to research and development, enabling hypothesis formulation, experimental execution, and interpretation of results within Dow's R&D environment.
Innovation: Capability to propose and develop novel, proprietary technologies and technical solutions by applying creative problem-solving and scientific insight aligned to business and R&D objectives.
Data Analysis: Skill in analyzing, interpreting, and drawing conclusions from experimental data to validate hypotheses, guide decision-making, and ensure technical rigor in research outcomes.
Communication: Ability to clearly explain complex scientific concepts, experimental results, and project alignment to diverse internal and external audiences, while providing guidance and peer coaching within multifunctional teams.
Note: this role does not offer relocation assistance.
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, 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).
Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees' Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
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)
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
