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Dow

Campus internship 2024-2025 -Personal Care Technical Service & Development

Seneffe

FULL TIME

November 13, 2024

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.

Personal Care Technical Service & Development Internship – Evaluation of polymers in hair care applications for new benefits

About you and this role

We are looking for you, an ambitious master’s student, to support our Personal Care Technical Service & Development Team located in Seneffe (BELGIUM) by doing an internship project aiming at evaluating different polymer structures and functionalities in hair care for new benefits.

Dow is offering great career opportunities in a global and international environment.
The department that will welcome you is the Personal Care Technical Service & Development Team. With deep market insights and in-depth application expertise, we provide technical support to customers and develop innovative solutions that address current and future customer demands. We focus on the development of sustainable solutions that provide skin and hair care benefits. You will work in a multifunctional team and will interact with colleagues in different regions.

Project description

With a strong background in Formulation and Material Sciences, you will evaluate polymers with different structures and functionalities and study their impact on hair properties and benefits including hair color protection. You will first conduct a comprehensive literature search to become familiar with what has been done in the field. You will then develop or improve relevant application test methods to evaluate different polymers for the targeted benefit. You will develop new formulations aligned with market trends and evaluate their performance in application. During the study, you will use relevant analytical tools and testing procedures to measure the performance of the different polymers, understand their mechanism of action and establish structure-properties relationship. You will work with different chemistries including silicones and bio-based polymers.

Responsibilities

Formulation work
Application testing
Application method development
Experimental plan design
Data analysis and reporting
Regular presentation of key results, conclusion, and next steps

Qualifications

You are currently studying for a master’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Material Sciences or Formulation. Preferable to have education and/or experience in cosmetics.

Preferred Skills

You have a good working knowledge of English.
You have experience in working in a lab and safety is your priority.
You have experience in Formulation (Cosmetics Formulation will be a plus).
You have a passion for applying innovative ideas and demonstrate curiosity and critical mindset in your activities.
You have strong scientific method, statistics, and project management skills.

You can start between January and April 2025 for a period of 4 to 6 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

www.dow.com

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. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on

www.dow.com

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