Analytical Lab Technician

　　At a glance

　　Position:Analytical Lab Technician

　　Primary locationHahnville (LA, USA), Louisiana, United States of America

　　Schedule:Full time

　　Date Posted:01/25/2024

　　Job Number:R2048212

　　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.

　　About You and This Role

　　The Analytical Technician provides the analytical data to produce and release products and enable process and product optimization. This role supports a plant MPQ (Manage Product Quality) lab.

　　Responsibilities

　　Perform routine and non-routine analyses on analytical equipment such as Gas Chromatography (GC), titrations, Melt Indexers, and Plastic Extruders.

　　Document, communicate, and archive results using appropriate IT software and electronic tools (such as Chromatography Data Systems (EZChrom), ChemStation, etc.).

　　Understand and execute procedures, policies, and work processes such as Environmental Health & Safety, Operating Discipline Management Systems (ODMS), quality procedures, and AWP (Analytical Work Process).

　　Perform basic calibration and maintenance of analytical systems.

　　Qualifications

　　High school diploma or GED equivalent andoneof the following are required:

　　Associates degree or higher. In lieu of a degree, Dow will consider those with 4 or more years of relevant military experience.

　　20 hours of college chemistry (or equivalent) courses.

　　Also Required:

　　Able to work a 12-hour rotation shift. This is a 12-hour rotating shift position that will require some additional overtime to cover plant needs and lab team vacations/absences.

　　A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

　　Physical Requirements

　　Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:

　　Lift, push, and pull.

　　Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.

　　Stand 50% of the time.

　　Walk for extended periods of time.

　　Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator.

　　Work in an area with hazardous materials.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Bachelor's Degree in a Science

　　Experience with electronic tools (such as Chromatographic Data System, ChemStation, etc.).

　　Experience with Analytical Disciplines such as Chromatography, Spectroscopy, titrations, and physical property testing

　　Additional Notes

　　Dow does not offer relocation assistance for this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur.

　　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 and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when 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.

　　Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.

　　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.

　　Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:

　　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.

　　Join our team, we can make a difference together.

　　About Dow

　　Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and materials science expertise; leading business positions; and environmental, social and governance leadership to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. The Company's ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world. Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated, science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $57 billion in 2022. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visitwww.dow.comor follow@DowNewsroom (https://twitter.com/DowNewsroom) on Twitter.

　　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 onwww.dow.com.

　　Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.