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R&D Analytical Technician-1402637
- Collegeville, PA
Description
The Dow Chemical Company has an opening for an R&D Technician in Collegeville, PA. Dow Microbial Control (DMC) is
focused on providing solutions to microbial control problems in a wide
variety of end uses and markets. These uses range from water treatment of
large scale water process systems such as oil & gas, cooling water,
and pulp & paper applications to preservation of paints, adhesives,
metalworking fluids and cosmetics, to disinfection and sterilization of
medical devices, food environments, and other hygiene applications. Dow
Microbial Control is committed to maintaining and building our success,
and we have an exciting opportunity for an R&D technician to join our
R&D team.
Responsibilities:
Supporting R&D projects associated with the
development of new microbial control technology for new and existing
applications.
Evaluation and testing of microbial control
technologies using various microbiological techniques as well as
molecular methods.
Run microbiological assessments of test samples in
accordance with standard microbiological practices using clearly
demonstrated aseptic laboratory technique.
The candidate will also assist in the development
and use of new microbiological methods and techniques, and identify and
implement improvements to existing methods and procedures.
Responsibilities also include management of lab
inventories and supplies, including proper storage and maintenance of
microorganisms, equipment maintenance, installation and validation of new
equipment and methods, generating and maintaining documentation for the
safe and productive operation of equipment and methods, analysis of data
and results, and documentation of results in databooks
and reports.
Must be able to independently manage their daily
responsibilities, troubleshoot basic laboratory processes, procedures,
and equipment, and implement modifications with minimal supervision.
Maintain a safe and clean laboratory, work safely
in an R&D environment, and actively participate in company safety
programs.
The position is located in the Dow research center
in Spring House, Pennsylvania and will be moving to Collegeville, PA
mid-2014
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Experience with the following:
media/buffer preparation
microbial culture preparation
determining viable counts
familiarity with common equipment such as single (multi) channel
pipettes, autoclave, centrifuge
awareness of biosafety procedures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft applications
A self-starter with ability to balance multiple projects on different
timelines
Proven ability and passion for working within a highly collaborative
environment.
Sets high standards of personal excellence and demonstrates these behaviors
in work habits
Strong independent problem solving skills and strong attention to detail
A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work
legally in the United States on a permanent basis (U.S. citizen, U.S.
Permanent Resident, or Qualifying Asylee/Refugee).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in anaerobic microbiology, including
familiarity with anaerobic chambers or glove boxes, is highly desirable.
Experience with molecular biology methods such as PCR and Gel Electrophoresis
Education Requiremnets:
Minimum
requirement is an Associate's degree is required.
* B.Sc. degree in a Biological Science, preferably in Microbiology with
at least one year of experience in an industrial or institutional R&D
environment strongly preferred.
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines the power of science and
technology to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress.
The Company is driving innovations that extract value from the
intersection of chemical, physical and biological sciences to help
address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need
for clean water, clean energy generation and conservation, and increasing
agricultural productivity. Dow's integrated, market-driven,
industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad
range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in
approximately 180 countries and in high growth sectors such as packaging,
electronics, water, coatings and agriculture. In 2013, Dow had annual
sales of more than $57 billion and employed approximately 53,000 people
worldwide. The Company's more than 6,000 products are manufactured at 201
sites in 36 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or
the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its
consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More
information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.
Dow Offers:
• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits
• An annual variable pay program that rewards team and individual
performance while sharing success across the company
• Employee stock ownership - and the commitment to long-term success that
it brings
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and
rewarding work environment
• Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions
with opportunities for personal and professional growth
• The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues
from around the world
• Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to
help others
• Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Primary Location
North
America-USA-Pennsylvania-Collegeville
Schedule
Full-time
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