Local College Co-op - Research & Development

Beschreibung:

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:

Dow is offering an exciting part-time cooperative (co-op) position located in Auburn, MI. The position exists to provide administrative and lab support for the Consumer Solutions Electronics TS&D organization.

This is a long-term, year-round opportunity for undergraduate students who are enrolled at a fully accredited college or university located near the Auburn Dow site. Unlike a short-term summer internship, this role is designed to last at least one year and allows students to work part-time while continuing their coursework.

As a co-op at Dow, students gain hands-on professional experience in a global organization and have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and leaders across a variety of roles. This program is intended for academically strong students who can successfully balance both school and professional work responsibilities and who meet the program and position requirements outlined below.

Responsibilities:
* Copying/scanning/faxing/answering phone/supply ordering
* Support sampling of Dow products to internal & external customers, including maintaining a sample inventory
* Conduct laboratory experiments/Data analysis/Reporting and presentation of the results and conclusions

Qualifications:
* Must be 18 years of age or older.
* High school diploma/GED and already enrolled at an accredited college or university located close to the Midland Dow site, pursuing an undergraduate degree.
* Successfully complete a minimum of 6 credit hours per term during both the Fall and Winter terms (~Sept-Apr).
* Able to begin work very soon (typically within 4-6 weeks of the job offer) and work year-round at least 16 hours per week during regular business hours (8:00 AM-5:00 PM, Monday-Friday), including at least 3 days per week (max 8 hours/day and 30 hours/week during school).
* Commit to the role for at least 1 full calendar year (BEFORE completing classes for your stated undergraduate degree or BEFORE transferring out of the area). Students who are available longer than one year before completing their degree program are preferred and advantaged.
* Reliable attendance and punctuality in commuting to work daily or at least 3 days a week; therefore, dependable transportation, dedication and time management skills are absolutely 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.
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Preferred Qualifications:
* Seeking high performing student with strong GPAs of 3.000+.
* There is no required course of study for this position, but students pursuing engineering, supply chain or business majors may be the best fit for this position.

Your Skills:
* Attention to Detail & Reliability: Delivers high-quality work with strong attention to detail, effectively prioritizing tasks and following through on commitments.
* Time Management: Works efficiently and productively to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
* Initiative: Demonstrates initiative by proactively identifying needed work, seeking clarification when appropriate, and working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
* Collaboration & Adaptability: Brings a flexible, collaborative mindset with a positive, can-do attitude.

Additional Notes:
* Any current Dow college co-ops wishing to transfer into this role must have been in their current role at least one full year, must have at least one full year left before graduating or transferring out of the area, and must have supervisor approval before applying to each Dow co-op job posting.
* Candidates who receive a job offer will be required to pass a background check and drug screen/medical evaluation and will verify school-related requirements and I-9 documentation before being hired into Dow.
* Relocation assistance is not offered for this position.

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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. 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 visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, 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 on www.dow.com.
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