Analytical Technician

Dow Chemical•Orange, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Dow has an exciting job opportunity as an Analytical Technician located in Orange, Texas within Sabine River Operations (SRO). The successful candidate supports manufacturing operations through laboratory analyses and evaluation of results to provide critical data to units and for quality product release. This role will include sample preparation, basic calibration, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and methods. The ideal candidate will possess broad technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a wide variety of lab related activities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED is required and one of the following: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant.
5 or more years in chemical laboratory setting.
Associate's degree OR 3 or more years of military experience in a specialty field.
Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift that includes weekends, nights, & holidays as well as providing necessary overtime coverage.
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.
Analytical Techniques : The ability to perform and understand various laboratory analyses such as Melt Index, Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), Gas Chromatography (GC), and Liquid Chromatography (LC). This skill ensures accurate measurement of material properties and chemical composition.
Instrument Calibration & Maintenance: The capability to prepare calibration standards, perform basic preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments. This ensures equipment accuracy and reliability for consistent test results.
Data Evaluation & Interpretation : The skill to validate data, apply basic statistical methods, and interpret analytical results. This is critical for identifying trends, confirming product quality, and supporting manufacturing decisions.
Safety & Compliance : Knowledge and adherence to Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Operating Discipline Management System (ODMS) procedures. This skill ensures safe laboratory practices and compliance with regulatory standards.
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
Work in such environments wearing safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.
Work in such environments with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Stand or walk for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a plastics laboratory preferred.
Prior experience with LIMS or other laboratory management system preferred.
Prior experience with Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography or Gel Characterization preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform routine analyses including but not limited to Melt Index, IR, Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography, Titration, Film Extrusion, etc.
Prepare standards including internal standards, calibration standards, & check standards
Perform basic preventative maintenance of instruments.
Evaluate validity of data, applying basic statistics, and interpreting results.
Monitoring analytical systems to identify potential problems and conducting first-line troubleshooting escalating as appropriate.
Document, communicate and archives analytical results and calibration data.
Follow Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Operating Discipline Management System (ODMS) procedures and practices for work tasks.
Suggest improvements to lab work processes and tools.
Escalate non-routine requests to appropriate team member for follow-up.

Benefits

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, financial, and social 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.
Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only). Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees’ Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs.
Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
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.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
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.
Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)