Dow R&D Technologist reviews

3.1

99% would recommend to a friend

(6 total reviews)
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Jim Fitterling

100% approve of CEO

99% positive business outlook

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6 reviews
4.0
Aug 30, 2016

Good

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Pros

Work atmosphere is good, great people to work with for the most part. Starting salary is competitive.

Cons

Yearly raises just match inflation. Also, if your work performance is good, expect less than a percent more than a coworker who did badly. Only a promotion, which is tough and rare, will give you a decent raise. Better to get experience, leave, come back years later in higher role for more pay.

4.0
Jul 27, 2016

R&D Technologist

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Pros

Great local leadership, flexible work schedules, performance meritocracy. Many career opportunities within Dow outside of R&D; your career advancement is only limited by your abilities, work ethic, and dedication.

Cons

Glass ceiling for techs within R&D after 13+ years. Bachelor's degree does not go near as far within R&D as it does within M&E (~$10-20K salary difference). Admins and techs are significantly undervalued career-wise by corporate leadership. Scientists are treated preferentially compared to admins and techs. Scientists come up with ideas and it is up to the techs to bear almost all the burden in making it happen. R&D Admin or Tech jobs are great for people who like stable jobs, flexible schedules, and comfortable compensation, but are bottomless pits for those looking to grow their career beyond average.

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