R&D Intern (2026–27): Hands-On Science & Innovation

Dow Inc.; Westtown Township (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dow Inc. invites undergraduates and master’s students to join its research and development internship program across multiple locations in North America, including Pennsylvania.

You will support one or two projects and partner with research scientists to drive them to completion. The role emphasizes solving chemical and materials challenges through both fundamental and applied research, with teamwork, safety, and a focus on delivering value to customers and business units.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field as listed.
• Legal work authorization to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship).
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Preferred GPA: 3.000 on a 4.000 scale.

Responsibilities

• Support one or two R&D projects and collaborate with research scientists.
• Contribute to product, process, and application development efforts.
• Apply problem-solving and data analysis to solve chemical- and materials-related problems.

Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Technical Skills

Collaboration

Safety Mindset

Business & Customer Value Orientation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Computer Science, Data Science

Job description

Dow Inc. invites undergraduates and master’s students to join its research and development internship program across multiple locations in North America, including Pennsylvania.

You will support one or two projects and partner with research scientists to drive them to completion. The role emphasizes solving chemical and materials challenges through both fundamental and applied research, with teamwork, safety, and a focus on delivering value to customers and business units.