Research & Development Internship – Methodology development for sampling plastic waste streams for analytical characterization

5 maanden geleden

Terneuzen, Nederland Dow Voltijd

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

We are looking for you, an ambitious bachelor’s, or master’s student (m/f), to support our Packaging, Specialty Plastics & Hydrocarbons Business by doing an internship project focused on the development of a sampling methodology for characterizing plastic waste samples for our location in Terneuzen, the Netherlands .

Dow is offering great career opportunities in a global and international environment. The department that will welcome you is referred to as the Process Development & Circularity team, part of a global organization focused on Process & Catalysis R&D and supports various sustainability programs in areas such as Advanced Recycling, e-Cracking, and Syngas Technology, as well as critical plant operations​.

Responsibilities

Plastics Circularity is a globally important topic, and understanding plastic waste streams is a fundamental step towards transforming waste into a valuable feedstock. At Dow, we have developed an analytical platform to characterize plastic waste samples using various techniques (e.g., infra-red spectroscopy and elemental analysis of CHNOS).

Mixed plastic waste is inherently diverse due to variations in collection schemes, sorting technologies at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs), and seasonal fluctuations. This complexity, coupled with the lack of standardized sampling methods for solid waste, creates the need for the development of robust methodologies. Our project aims to create a reliable sampling methodology to be applied in our characterization platform.

This project will be a collaboration between the Packaging, Specialty Plastics & Hydrocarbons Business and Core R&D Analytical Science. 

Qualifications

• You are currently studying towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in analytical chemistry, applied chemistry, chemical engineering, … or equivalent.

• You are well organized, and you can drive decisions, also when information is lacking, or data is limiting.

• You work autonomously but are a real team player interacting well with people from different functions, geographies, and backgrounds, and putting team success ahead of your own.

• You are a good listener, communicate and interact well and you can translate complex technical issues into simple value propositions with stakeholders.

• You bring a proactive and can-do attitude to the workplace but with a strong safety-first mindset.

• You are curious and passionate about innovation with a strong drive for results and feel a strong sense of achievement by providing real solutions.

• You have a good working knowledge of English.

Additional notes

Dow’s internships offer you the opportunity to:

• Work in a multidisciplinary team of scientists and technicians, who create value for Dow businesses and their customers by solving complex technological problems.

• Gain hands-on experience in analytical techniques.

• Explore Career Opportunities - by working in the field you have chosen, you will receive an inside look at your potential career path.

• Network - meet a variety of people in your chosen profession through your internship, allowing you to form relationships you can build on in the future.

You can start between October in 2024 and February in 2025 for a period of 6 up to 12 months (exact timing to be discussed).
 

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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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 .

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, 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.

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