Associate Analytical Technician

Dow•Kankakee, IL

10d•$50,040 - $83,400•Onsite

About The Position

Dow has an opportunity for an Associate Analytical Technician at our Kankakee (IL, USA). In this role you will support manufacturing operations by conducting laboratory analysis, as needed, which provide critical data. You will be responsible to prepare samples, perform preventive maintenance of laboratory instrumentation, and use instrumentation and software systems to acquire data. You will report results to production personnel, including operators, engineers, and others. This role requires established laboratory skills to perform a range of routine lab activities using existing standard operating procedures and/or analytical/ scientific methods.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Willingness to work 12-hour, rotating shifts.
Willingness to work overtime as needed.
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 (i.e., green card) process.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or higher in chemistry
2+ years of relevant laboratory experience (in education or work setting)
Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques (gravimetric, volumetric, and temperature measurements, etc.)
Software experience in one or more of the following: Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Excel, etc.), SAP, Management of Change (MOC)
Ability to troubleshoot analytical equipment and resolve unplanned equipment issues

Responsibilities

Trains to perform routine analyses under the direction of senior team member until proficiency is demonstrated.
Collects samples according to the Sample Plan.
Performs basic preventative maintenance of analytical systems.
Provides evaluation of validity of data for routine analyses and takes appropriate action.
Monitors analytical systems and escalates problems as appropriate.
Documents, communicates and archives analytical results and data.
Follows Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and operating discipline management system (ODMS) procedures and practices for work tasks.
Suggests improvements to lab work processes and tools.
Escalates non-routine requests to appropriate team member for follow-up.
Performs lab housekeeping such as restocking lab inventory and cleaning.
Responsible for processing shipping paperwork.

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).
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)