Associate Analytical Technician

At a glance

Position:Associate Analytical Technician

Primary Location:Seadrift (TX, USA), Texas, United States of America

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:05/10/2024

Job Number:R2051499

Position Type:Regular

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

The Dow Chemical Company has an exciting opportunity for an Associate Analytical Technician Laboratory position available at the Seadrift, Texas location. This position primarily exists to perform basic routine analyses and calibration/maintenance of analytical systems to support chemical manufacturing. Analytical data is provided in order to produce and release products. This job is a 12-hour rotating shift position.

Responsibilities

• Follow Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) and Operating Discipline/ ODMS (Operating Discipline Management System) procedures and practices.

• Follow Operating Discipline principles, procedures, and practices to ensure safe and efficient operation of assigned laboratory areas

• Perform daily and weekly calibrations/standardizations.

• Perform basic routine analyses.

• Monitor analytical systems, identify problems, conduct first-line troubleshooting, and escalate as appropriate.

• Using existing tools, evaluate the validity of data, apply basic statistics, compare to specified limits, and take appropriate action.

• Document/communicate and archive results.

• Review resulting data and recognize production trends

• Perform team tasks assigned to Seadrift Analytical Resources as per a standard task list and complete them before their due date

• Ensure operational activities and process performance are aligned with plant and business goals

• Use troubleshooting skills to resolve process-related deviations and problems and maintain equipment reliability

• Document all shift activities using the Logbook tool

• Participate in Root Cause Investigations as required

• Coach and train others on general laboratory operations

• Perform immediate response activities

• Manage unplanned events

• Use process knowledge and skills to make improvements in laboratory performance and Operating Discipline

• Perform equipment troubleshooting, minor repairs, improvements, and preventative maintenance, utilizing appropriate processes and disciplines

• Operate laboratory equipment and instruments

Qualifications

• Candidate must meet one of the three following criteria:

• Associate's degree or higher in Process Technology or Science discipline.

• In lieu of degree, High School diploma or GED equivalent AND 3 or more years of relevant military experience.

• 6 months or more of experience as a Process Operator or in an Industrial Lab role.

• Able to work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule (including weekends & holidays)

• Able to work approximately 25% overtime as needed (including nights, weekends & holidays)

• Must possess a TWIC cardorbe eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access the link, copy and paste to your browser.)

• 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

Willing and able to meet the physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations

• Lift, push, carry, and pull up to a maximum of 50 lbs.

• Able to work in a laboratory environment which requires minimal supervision.

• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, fire retardant clothing, ear plugs, and/or acceptable safety shoes.

• Capable of staying awake and mentally alert for long periods of time; especially during non-traditional hours (i.e. nights)

• Adapt to the Rhythm of Shiftwork

• Work in and around tight spaces and large machinery

• Be able to repeatedly sit down and stand up from a chair at a workstation

• Walk and stand for extended periods of time; up to 75%.

• Frequent bending and reaching

• Able to climb stairs/ladders

• Able to perform repetitive motion tasks

• Work in an area with hazardous materials.

Additional notes

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Benefits – What Dow offers you

We invest in you.

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.  You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:

• 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 and emotional 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.

• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.

• 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.

• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:

• 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.

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visitingwww.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available onwww.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.