From: "Sweeney, Jeff (JD)" <JDSweeney@dow.com>
To: jlr@psu.edu,
Cc: "Zirk, Wayne (W)" <WZirk@dow.com>,
"Castillo, Flor (FA)"
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"Marinan, Mark (ME)" <MEMarinan@dow.com>,
"Wassick, John (JM)" <JMWassick@dow.com>
Subject: Job Posting for Applied Statistician ...
Date: Tue, 8 May 2007 10:58:26 -0400
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The Dow Chemical Company has an immediate opening for an Applied Statistician within Research & Development, North America. Please circulate this notice to anyone within your programs who may be interested. Details are as follows:
Applied Statistician, The Dow Chemical Company
JOB OVERVIEW:
Engineering & Process Sciences within Dow Research & Development (R&D) has an immediate opening for an applied statistician in the Process Optimization group. Statistics is widely used throughout Dow Chemical in order to make the best use of data not only to enhance the decision-making process but also to help troubleshoot and better optimize current processes. This role will require broad problem-solving capabilities through collaboration with various parts of Dow (from manufacturing, R&D to commercial). The applicant will need to be capable of managing multiple projects in parallel to successfully implement statistical tools in various project areas. The applicant must also possess the ability to explain highly technical information in a very easily understandable manner.
Key job responsibilities include:
- Support & promote the application of sound experimental design strategies and statistical data analysis techniques within R&D & High-throughput (HTP) applications.
- Enhance, promote & revitalize the uses of sound statistical methods within other non-R&D areas of Dow.
- Identify value-creation opportunities for the application of statistics.
Education/certification requirements:
Advance degree in statistics, applied statistics or related field required. Background and experience with statistical software(s) is required (experience with JMP is a plus). Some background or knowledge of Six Sigma is suggested but not required.
If interested, send resume (electronic copies preferred) to:
Jeff Sweeney, Dow Chemical
jdsweeney@dow.com