Quality Control Analyst - Represented/Tariff

Dow•Knoxville, TN

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 - What you will do in this role You are a team player that requires minimal supervision. You can perform Lab tasks using advanced Lab instrumentation in a safe and efficient manner, execute data entry of Lab results into quality database, and maintain Lab Housekeeping and organization to high standards.

Requirements

A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent and one or more of the following:
An Associate’s degree or higher in relevant science or engineering field.
3 or more years of military experience.
2 or more years of laboratory experience.
Willing and able to work 12-hour, rotating shift.
No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Advanced Lab Instrumentation: Proficiency in using advanced lab instruments to perform various tests and ensure accurate results.
Data Entry and Record Keeping: Ability to execute data entry of lab results into quality databases and maintain accurate records on SAP worksheets and lab requests.
Quality Control: Expertise in performing qualification testing of raw materials, in-process, batch final, shipment final, and special request samples, as well as recording and entering QC data.
Troubleshooting and Repair: Skills in troubleshooting and performing minor repairs of lab instrumentation, as well as troubleshooting quality procedures, test methods, and work instructions.
Housekeeping and Organization: Maintaining lab housekeeping and organization to high standards, ensuring a clean and efficient work environment.
Team Collaboration and Training: Ability to work effectively as a quality resource to other team members, provide quality training, and back-up other analysts when needed.
Safety and Compliance: Ensuring a safe work environment by working safely and complying with environmental, health, and safety standards, as well as monitoring the Boiler/TPA alarm panel board in the laboratory.
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations: Lift, push, and pull up to 55 pounds. Frequently bend, reach, and lift.

Responsibilities

Perform qualification testing of raw materials, in-process, batch final, shipment final, and special request samples.
Perform testing according to written test methods.
Notify appropriate individuals of all non ACC1 material.
Record QC data on lab requests and SAP worksheets.
Record QC data on raw material lab requests.
Record QC data on Laboratory Requests and/or SAP worksheets.
Record/Enter QC Data in SAP database system.
Prepare and Issue certificates/letters of analysis.
Ensure test equipment is in control.
Take corrective actions to get instrumentation in control.
Quality resource to other team members.
Implement corrective actions.
Provide quality training to other team members.
Troubleshoot and perform minor repair of lab instrumentation.
Troubleshoot quality procedures, test methods, and work instructions.
Back-up other analysts.
Complete housekeeping duties.
Monitors the Boiler/TPA alarm panel board in the Laboratory.
Maintain and order supplies/chemicals with the help of Lab Leadership.
Perform other work as necessary within the framework of the job.

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)