Analytical Technician Associate — Lab Analysis & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equitable base pay

Bonus opportunity

Retirement plan

Employee stock purchase program

Student debt retirement savings match

Medical and life insurance

On-site fitness facilities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Dow in Illinois seeks an Associate Analytical Technician to support manufacturing through laboratory analyses, sample prep, instrument maintenance, data acquisition, and reporting to production staff. The role requires solid lab skills and adherence to procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities include routine analyses, data validation, equipment maintenance, and documentation, with non-routine escalations and process improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in chemistry required or preferred.
• 2+ years of laboratory experience in education or work setting.
• Basic knowledge of gravimetric, volumetric and temperature measurements.

Responsibilities

• Trains to perform routine analyses under supervision until proficient.
• Collects samples according to the Sample Plan.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance of analytical systems.
• Evaluates validity of data for routine analyses and takes action.
• Monitors analytical systems and escalates problems as needed.
• Documents, communicates and archives analytical results and data.
• Follows EH&S and ODMS procedures for tasks.
• Suggests improvements to lab work processes and tools.
• Escalates non-routine requests for follow-up.
• Performs lab housekeeping and processes shipping paperwork.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Laboratory Analytical Techniques

Laboratory Safety

Computer Literacy

Detail Oriented

Education

Associate's degree or higher in chemistry

2+ years of relevant laboratory experience

Basic knowledge of laboratory techniques

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Management of Change (MOC)

Job description

Dow in Illinois seeks an Associate Analytical Technician to support manufacturing through laboratory analyses, sample prep, instrument maintenance, data acquisition, and reporting to production staff. The role requires solid lab skills and adherence to procedures and safety standards.

Responsibilities include routine analyses, data validation, equipment maintenance, and documentation, with non-routine escalations and process improvement opportunities.