Analytical Technician

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.
Supports manufacturing operations by conducting laboratory analyses and evaluating results, as needed, which provides critical data. Prepares samples and performs basic calibration, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and methods. Uses data systems to acquire data and monitor analytical system performance. Reports results to clients. Requires broadened technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a defined array of activities.

May act as an informal resource for team members with less experience.## Responsibilities / Duties
* Performs routine analyses.
* Collects samples according to the Sample Plan.
* Prepares basic calibration standards.
* Performs basic calibration and preventative maintenance of analytical systems.
* Evaluates validity of data, applies basic statistics, interpret results and takes appropriate action.
* Monitors analytical systems, identifies problems, conducts first-line troubleshooting and escalates as appropriate.
* Documents, communicates and archives analytical results and calibration data.
* Follows EH&S and operating discipline management system (ODMS) procedures and practices for work tasks.
* Suggests improvements to lab work processes and tools.
* Escalates non-routine requests to appropriate team member for follow-up.## ## Experience
* Completion of Vocational Education or Upper Secondary Education (i.e. High School Diploma) plus laboratory, manufacturing or other related experience.
* Post Upper Secondary Education coursework in chemistry or related coursework.
** Skills
* ** Teamwork* Diversity Awareness
* Proactive Behavior
* Growth Mindset
* Laboratory Safety
* Microsoft Excel
** 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, 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.
* Additionally, some of our…