Analytical Technologist

Location: Plaquemine

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Dow has an exciting job opportunity for an
** Analytical Technologist
** in
** Plaquemine****, LA.
**** About You and This Role
- ** What you will do in this role
** Responsibilities –
** Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role
* Monitors analytical systems for reliability and performance, evaluate validity of routine and non-routine data, applies statistical tools to ensure accurate interpretation of results and takes appropriate action.
* Conducts high-level troubleshooting on analytical instrumentation and methods and escalates to experts for unique problems as needed.
* Leads the implementation and qualification of new analytical equipment and methods.
* Coordinates with plant operations, quality, and logistics using strong communication and organization skills to understand and meet business analytical needs.
* Implements improvements to lab work processes and tools.
** Qualifications
- ** Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this role (must haves)
* High School diploma or equivalent and one of the following is required:  + Associates degree or higher in a science discipline.  + 3 or more years of relevant military experience.  + 2 or more years of industrial lab experience.
* A minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.
* Able to work overtime as needed.
* Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see:
* 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.
** Preferred Qualifications
- ** An expanded list of qualifications that are "nice to have", but not essential
* 5 or more years of industrial lab experience.
* Bachelor’s degree in a science discipline.
*
* Physical Requirements:

*** Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation:
** Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator, goggles, and earplugs.
* Lift, push, and pull.
* Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
* Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
* Climb stairs and ladders.
** Skills** - Specific abilities and expertise required to perform tasks effectively in this role
* ** Analytical System Monitoring** – Ability to assess system reliability and evaluate both routine and non‑routine data using statistical tools to ensure accurate decision‑making.
* ** Advanced Troubleshooting** – Skill in diagnosing complex instrumentation or method issues and escalating unique problems to experts when needed.
* ** Method & Equipment Implementation** – Experience in leading the rollout and qualification of new analytical methods and laboratory equipment.
* ** Cross‑Functional Coordination** – Strong communication and organization skills to collaborate effectively with plant operations, quality, and logistics to meet analytical demands.
* ** Process & Workflow Improvement** – Capability to identify inefficiencies and implement enhancements to lab processes, tools, and analytical workflows.
** Additional notes
*** We do not offer relocation assistance for Dow jobs like this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you…