Analytical Lab Technician – Growth & Training Track

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonus

Paid time off

Retirement program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dow is seeking an Associate Analytical Technician in Illinois to support manufacturing operations through laboratory analyses and data reporting. You will prepare samples, maintain equipment, and use instrumentation to acquire data for production teams.

The role requires a high school diploma, 12-hour rotating shifts, and legal work status in the U.S. Strong analytical skills and safety discipline are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Legal right to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship offered.

Responsibilities

• Train to perform routine analyses under supervision.
• Collect samples according to the Sample Plan.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance of analytical systems.
• Evaluate data validity for routine analyses.
• Monitor analytical systems and escalate issues as needed.
• Document and archive analytical results and data.
• Follow EH&S and ODMS procedures for tasks.
• Suggest improvements to lab processes and tools.
• Handle shipping paperwork.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Laboratory Analytical Techniques

Laboratory Safety

Computer Literacy

Detail Oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree or higher in chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Management of Change (MOC)

Job description

Dow is seeking an Associate Analytical Technician in Illinois to support manufacturing operations through laboratory analyses and data reporting. You will prepare samples, maintain equipment, and use instrumentation to acquire data for production teams.

The role requires a high school diploma, 12-hour rotating shifts, and legal work status in the U.S. Strong analytical skills and safety discipline are essential.