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2026-2027 Campus Internship Research & Development (BSMS)

Dow Chemical


Job Location:

Midland, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 1 October 2026 (19 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Dow we believe in putting people first and were 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. Were 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 youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role youre in the right place.


Dow has exciting opportunities for Intern Undergraduate and Masters Scientists and Engineers within Research and Development (R&D). Opportunities exist across the R&D function and are aligned with various organizations and business units in Texas Michigan Pennsylvania and other locations in North America. As an intern you will be responsible for supporting one or two projects in R&D and will partner with research scientists to drive these projects to completion. You will have the opportunity to work with collaborative project teams to solve chemical- and material-related problems through both fundamental and applied research. The types of projects span from product research to process research to application development.


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Required Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters degree program in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Materials Science Polymer Science Computer Science Mathematics/Statistics Data Science or other related discipline.
  • 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.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • A minimum GPA of 3.000 (on a scale of 4.000).

Skills:

The following skills are necessary:

  • 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.

Additional Notes

  • Reliable attendance is an expectation of every Dow employee; therefore reliable transportation is required.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer 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 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 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 .

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 Dows equal opportunities is available on .

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race color religion sex including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity national origin age disability and genetic information including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR ) and select option 8.

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Intern


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Dow is a materials science company that offers a wide range of products and services, including agricultural films, construction materials, and medical packaging. We are committed to innovation and sustainability.

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