Analytical Technician

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Dow has an exciting job opportunity as an Analytical Technician located in Orange, Texas within Sabine River Operations (SRO). The successful candidate supports manufacturing operations through laboratory analyses and evaluation of results to provide critical data to units and for quality product release. This role will include sample preparation, basic calibration, preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and methods. The ideal candidate will possess broad technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a wide variety of lab related activities.

Perform routine analyses including but not limited to Melt Index, IR, Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography, Titration, Film Extrusion, etc. Prepare standards including internal standards, calibration standards, & check standards Perform basic preventative maintenance of instruments. Evaluate validity of data, applying basic statistics, and interpreting results. Monitoring analytical systems to identify potential problems and conducting first-line troubleshooting escalating as appropriate. Document, communicate and archives analytical results and calibration data.

Follow Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Operating Discipline Management System (ODMS) procedures and practices for work tasks. Suggest improvements to lab work processes and tools. Escalate non-routine requests to appropriate team member for follow-up.

High School Diploma or GED is required and one of the following: A minimum of a bachelor’s degree or relevant military experience at or above a U.S. E5 ranking or Canadian Petty Officer 2nd Class or Sergeant. 5 or more years in chemical laboratory setting. Associate's degree OR 3 or more years of military experience in a specialty field. Must be able to work a 12-hour rotating shift that includes weekends, nights, & holidays as well as providing necessary overtime coverage.

Prior experience in a plastics laboratory preferred. Prior experience with LIMS or other laboratory management system preferred. Prior experience with Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography or Gel Characterization preferred. 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.

Analytical Techniques:
The ability to perform and understand various laboratory analyses such as Melt Index, Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), Gas Chromatography (GC), and Liquid Chromatography (LC). This skill ensures accurate measurement of material properties and chemical composition. Instrument Calibration & Maintenance:
The capability to prepare calibration standards, perform basic preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments. This ensures equipment accuracy and reliability for consistent test results. Data Evaluation & Interpretation:
The skill to validate data, apply basic statistical methods, and interpret…