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.
We are seeking an ambitious bachelor’s, or master’s student (m/f), to support our Packaging, Specialty Plastics & Hydrocarbons Business for our location in Terneuzen, the Netherlands.
This internship offers hands-on experience in a global, international and dynamic environment where creativity, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills are highly valued. The department that will welcome you is the New Business Development team, part of a global organization focused on Process & Catalysis R&D. We support various sustainability programs in areas such as Advanced Recycling, Decarbonization, and Waste valorization.
Project description:
The internship focuses on **Advanced Recycling of Mixed Plastic Waste **by scaling up an innovative plastics upcycling concept from laboratory proof-of-principle to more representative experimental conditions. The project aims to generate robust, high quality data on process operability, repeatability, and product consistency. The results will support downstream process design and economic evaluation. The role offers hands-on laboratory work with strong relevance to industrial sustainability challenges.
Responsibilities
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You work as part of a collaborative team in a laboratory setting, helping design experiments and tests and executing them safely and reproducibly.
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You collect, organize, and interpret data, providing clear summaries and insights to the research team.
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You conduct background research to stay current with scientific advancement relevant to the project.
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You prepare clear documentation, reports, and presentations to communicate progress and key findings.
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You support day-to-day lab, technical, or project activities as needed to drive innovation and project completion.
Qualifications
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Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, material science or similar.
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Good working knowledge of English. Dutch language proficiency is considered a plus.
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You have experience in a lab environment.
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You can start between June and September 2026 for a period of five to six months (exact timing to be discussed).
Your Skills
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You work independently while being a true team player, collaborating respectfully across functions, geographies, and backgrounds, and prioritizing team success over individual success.
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You bring a proactive, can-do mindset, with a strong safety-first approach and respect for project timelines.
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You aspire to be a critical thinker, comfortable troubleshooting technical challenges.
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You are prepared to keep detailed experiment records and provide timely progress updates to your teammates.
**What this internships offer you: **
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Work in a multidisciplinary team of scientists and technicians, who create value for Dow businesses and their customers by solving complex technological problems.
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Explore Career Opportunities in Dow - by working in the field you have chosen you will receive an inside look at your potential career path.
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Network - meet a variety of Dow employees in your chosen profession through your internship, allowing you to form relationships you can build on in the future.
Additional notes
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There is no visa support for this role.
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Selected candidates are expected to work on location in Terneuzen, the Netherlands.
Application process
After we have received your application, please consider that it will take a few weeks to go through every letter and CV received. If we want to learn more about your background and skills, we will be in touch with you.
Have we sparked your interest? Let’s continue the conversation! Apply and we’ll be in touch with you.
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 www.dow.com .
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 www.dow.com .