Analytical Technician

Dow•Greensburg, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Dow is seeking the next Analytical/Environmental Technician to support our site in Greensburg, LA. As the Analytical/Environmental Technician, you support 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. You possess broad technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a wide variety of lab related activities.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED and one or more of the following:
Associate’s degree or higher in chemistry or science related field.
2 or more years of laboratory or environmental tech experience.
3 years of relevant military experience.
Must be able to work a 12-hour day shift & holidays as well as providing necessary overtime coverage.
This role rotates out between inside lab analytical and outside based on shift rotation.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

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 archive analytical results and calibration data.
Follow Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Operating Discipline Management System (ODMS) procedures and practices for work tasks.
Raw material confirmation testing, collect and test water/environmental samples, and coordinate with 3rd party lab for permit samples.
Suggest improvements to lab work processes and tools.
Escalate non-routine requests to appropriate team members for follow-up.
Outside responsibilities include minor maintenance and operational tasks such as; turning/operating valves, cleaning filters, cleaning flowmeters, cleaning probes, unplugging lines, setting up for freeze protection when needed, and troubleshooting equipment issues (pumps).

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.
Additionally, some of our locations might offer:
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)