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.

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

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Foster a safe and inclusive working environment
• Demonstrate a strong expertise or potential in spectrometry and/or microscopic analysis, specifically on NMR, FTIR, SEM, AFM, XRD, etc. as well as gas and liquid chromatography analysis including but not limited to GC, GC/MS, LC and GPC, etc.
• Provide solution driven analytical supports for various analytical requests from internal customers across multiple business and different functions, conduct new analytical capability/method development to solve technical challenges/gaps from business and industry
• Work as the Chiba AS tech lead and regional AS focal point for various internal collaborations/partnering, and drive functional excellence of the local team through close working with his/her supervisor and delegated leader
• Partner with APAC business R&D/TSD teams or in Core R&D/business funded projects, providing effective analytical supports and consultations
• Initiate / participate in analytical related projects such as capability development projects, to draft project proposal, manage project flow and delivery, and complete it successfully
• Generate high quality of LIMS (AL) reports for analytical support. Properly document all technical learning internally (e.g. CRI's and/or DOWM). Prepare & present technical papers/presentations externally when there is a need.
• Collaborate with global analytical team and other teams in Core/business R&D and M&E for required tasks
• Build reputation of analytical expertise internally and externally
• Responsible for good record and management of various instruments on the above-mentioned techniques in lab
• Proactively drive & secure intellectual property including invention disclosures, case filings, and office actions

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D/Master in a chemical/material science related education background, and analytical related major is preferred. 5-8 Yrs plus working experience is required
• Hand-on experience on Spectrometry/Microscopy is required
• Industry experience is an important plus
• Experience in silicone materials is an important plus
• Must be a highly self-orientated and self-motivated person who takes the initiative to find and drive solutions to technical challenges
• Nice communication/presentation skills in both Japan and English
• Good interpersonal skills and a good team player
• Dynamic and strong passion to science and technology
• Disciplined to compliance

Benefits – What Dow Offers You
We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you you need it.

• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals.

• Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).

• Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only).

• Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees' Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.

• Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.

• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
• Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
• Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
• Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
• Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group's (ERG) participation.
• Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
• On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
• Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.

• Additionally, some of our locations might offer:

• Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)

• Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
• Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

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

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