Quality Control Analyst - Represented/Tariff

Dow•Knoxville, TN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow is seeking a Quality Control Analyst for its plant in Knoxville, Tennessee. The role requires a team player who can work with minimal supervision, safely and efficiently perform laboratory tasks using advanced instrumentation, enter laboratory results into a quality database, and maintain high standards of laboratory housekeeping and organization. The analyst tests raw materials, in-process materials, finished batches and shipments, and special-request samples; records and reports quality data; helps ensure equipment and materials meet quality requirements; and supports coworkers through troubleshooting, training, and backup coverage. The position requires willingness and ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts and to meet the stated physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodations. The position does not offer relocation assistance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
In addition to a high school diploma or equivalent, at least one of the following: a two-year college degree in a relevant science or engineering field; three years of relevant military experience; two years of laboratory experience; or two years of experience in chemical manufacturing plants.
Willingness and ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
Ability to work legally in the United States; visa sponsorship or support is not available, including for a U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Willingness and ability to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, including lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 55 pounds and frequently bending, reaching, and lifting.
Ability to safely and accurately perform laboratory qualification testing using advanced instrumentation and written test methods.
Attention to detail in recording and maintaining QC data in laboratory requests, SAP worksheets, and quality databases.
Ability to identify non-conforming material, notify stakeholders, maintain equipment control, and implement corrective actions.
Ability to troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation, test methods, and work instructions and perform minor repairs.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while supporting team members, maintaining laboratory housekeeping, and following safety and shift requirements.

Responsibilities

Perform qualification testing of raw materials, in-process materials, batch-final and shipment-final materials, and special-request samples.
Perform testing according to written test methods.
Notify appropriate individuals about non-ACC1 material.
Record QC data on laboratory requests and SAP worksheets, including raw-material laboratory requests.
Enter QC data into the SAP database system.
Prepare and issue certificates and letters of analysis.
Ensure test equipment is in control and take corrective actions to restore instrumentation to control.
Serve as a quality resource to other team members.
Implement corrective actions.
Provide quality training to other team members.
Troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation and perform minor repairs.
Troubleshoot quality procedures, test methods, and work instructions.
Provide backup for other analysts.
Complete housekeeping duties and maintain laboratory organization.
Monitor the Boiler/TPA alarm panel board in the laboratory.
Maintain and order supplies and chemicals with the help of Lab Leadership.
Perform other work as necessary within the framework of the job.

Benefits

Equitable, market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity, with locally relevant incentives.
Benefits and programs supporting physical, mental, financial, and social well-being.
Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources.
Employee stock purchase programs, subject to location availability.
Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program in the United States.
Medical and life insurance packages with coverage options; travel insurance is available in certain countries and locations.
Training, mentoring, work experiences, community involvement, and team-building opportunities.
Role-based workplace flexibility to support productivity and personal needs.
Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
Paid time off for new parents, including birthing, non-birthing, adoptive, and foster parents.
Paid time off to care for sick or injured family members.
Paid time off for volunteering and Employee Resource Group participation.
Wellbeing Portal for Dow employees.
On-site fitness facilities, subject to location availability.
Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more.
Some locations may offer transportation allowances, meal subsidies or vouchers, and carbon-neutral transportation incentives.