Senior Analytical Specialist

Dow•Freeport, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Site Analytical Specialist - Plant A located in Freeport, Texas. If you enjoy being hands-on in the lab but are ready to make a broader impact, this role gives you the opportunity to do both. As a Site Analytical Specialist at Dow, you will use analytical science to solve challenging manufacturing and quality problems, introduce new methods and technologies, and ensure delivery of reliable data. Your work will directly support safe, reliable operations, consistent product quality, and stronger performance across the Freeport Plant A site. You will also lead projects, guide small teams, and coach and mentor colleagues as they build their technical capabilities. It is an opportunity to stay connected to the science you enjoy while helping Dow innovate, improve how we operate, and deliver the products and solutions our customers depend on.

Requirements

A minimum of an associate degree plus ten years of experience as a Technical Leader in a manufacturing lab environment OR a bachelor's degree in a STEM field plus five years of relevant experience.
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

Project and change Management Experience is preferred.
Experience in gas chromatography, titrations and/or spectroscopy is preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply analytical chemistry and process knowledge to investigate and resolve complex manufacturing, product quality, and laboratory challenges.
Perform complex, hands-on laboratory analyses; interpret results; and translate analytical data into clear recommendations for manufacturing, quality, and technical teams.
Develop, optimize, validate, document, and implement analytical methods that improve data quality, turnaround time, reliability, and support for plant operations.
Troubleshoot, repair, and optimize analytical instruments and systems, partnering with vendors and technical experts when needed to restore performance and prevent recurring issues.
Evaluate incoming analytical support requests, define the technical approach, and prioritize work based on safety, business value, urgency, and alignment with site goals.
Lead analytical projects from problem definition through implementation, coordinating small teams, milestones, resources, technical decisions, and communication with stakeholders.
Evaluate emerging analytical technologies and lead laboratory trials, method transfer, deployment, and adoption of new capabilities that strengthen manufacturing and quality support.
Serve as the connection between Dow’s central analytical experts, manufacturing teams, and Quality Control laboratories to bring specialized knowledge and proven technologies to the site.
Monitor analytical system performance and lead continuous improvement efforts that strengthen laboratory productivity, measurement capability, operating discipline, and data integrity.
Coach and mentor laboratory colleagues, provide hands-on technical training, and help build team capability in analytical methods, instrumentation, troubleshooting, and safe laboratory practices.
Represent the laboratory on cross-functional investigations and improvement initiatives, clearly communicating technical findings, risks, options, and recommendations to scientific and nontechnical audiences.
Provide technical input for analytical equipment strategy and capital investments, including business justification, technology selection, commissioning, and implementation support.

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)