Analytical Technician – Lab Analysis & Instrument Care

Dow Inc.; Bridge City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Employee stock purchase program

Competitive retirement plan

Job summary

Dow's Sabine River Operations in Orange, Texas is seeking an Analytical Technician to support manufacturing through laboratory analyses and data interpretation. Responsibilities include sample prep, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of lab instruments to ensure quality product release.

The role requires working a 12-hour rotating shift, with weekends/nights/holidays and no visa sponsorship. Ideal candidates bring broad analytical skills, familiarity with GC/LC/IR, and experience with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required with listed equivalencies.
• 5+ years in chemical laboratory setting.
• 12-hour rotating shift including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Plastics laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with LIMS or similar lab management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analyses including Melt Index, IR, GC, LC, titration.
• Prepare internal/calibration standards and references.
• Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory instruments.
• Evaluate data validity using basic statistics and interpret results.
• Follow EH&S and ODMS procedures for tasks.

Skills

Analytical Techniques

Instrument Calibration & Maintenance

Data Evaluation & Interpretation

Safety & Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or military rank E5 / Canadian PO2 / Sergeant

Associate's degree

Military experience 3+ years in a specialty field

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Dow's Sabine River Operations in Orange, Texas is seeking an Analytical Technician to support manufacturing through laboratory analyses and data interpretation. Responsibilities include sample prep, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of lab instruments to ensure quality product release.

The role requires working a 12-hour rotating shift, with weekends/nights/holidays and no visa sponsorship. Ideal candidates bring broad analytical skills, familiarity with GC/LC/IR, and experience with