Analytical Lab Technician (12-Hour Shifts)

Dow Chemical; Bourbonnais (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock purchase programs

On-site fitness facilities

Competitive vacation allowance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dow Chemical in Illinois seeks an Associate Analytical Technician to support manufacturing by performing laboratory analyses and sample preparation. You will maintain instruments, acquire data with systems, and report results to operators and engineers, following established SOPs and analytical methods.

The role requires basic lab skills, 12-hour rotating shifts, and overtime as needed. Preferred qualifications include an Associate degree in chemistry and 2+ years of lab experience, with SAP,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Willingness to work 12-hour, rotating shifts.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• U.S. work authorization (no visa sponsorship).
• Associate degree or higher in chemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analyses under supervision until proficient.
• Collect samples per Sample Plan.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance of analytical systems.
• Evaluate data validity for routine analyses.
• Monitor systems and escalate problems as needed.
• Document and archive results and data.
• Follow EH&S and ODMS procedures.
• Suggest improvements to lab processes and tools.
• Process shipping paperwork as required.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Laboratory Analytical Techniques

Laboratory Safety

Computer Literacy

Detail Oriented

Education

Associate's degree or higher in chemistry

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MOC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dow Chemical in Illinois seeks an Associate Analytical Technician to support manufacturing by performing laboratory analyses and sample preparation. You will maintain instruments, acquire data with systems, and report results to operators and engineers, following established SOPs and analytical methods.

The role requires basic lab skills, 12-hour rotating shifts, and overtime as needed. Preferred qualifications include an Associate degree in chemistry and 2+ years of lab experience, with SAP,