Associate Analytical Technician: Lab Analysis

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

Job summary

Dow is seeking an Associate Analytical Technician at our Kankakee, IL site to support manufacturing operations through laboratory analysis. You will prepare samples, maintain instrumentation, and report results to production teams.

You will gain experience with analytical techniques, data integrity, EH&S practices, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers and operators in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed.
• U.S. work authorization; no visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Trains to perform routine analyses under the direction of senior team member until proficiency is demonstrated.
• Collects samples according to the Sample Plan.
• Performs basic preventative maintenance of analytical systems.
• Provides evaluation of validity of data for routine analyses and takes appropriate action.
• Monitors analytical systems and escalates problems as appropriate.
• Documents, communicates and archives analytical results and data.
• Follows Environmental Health & Safety (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.
• Performs lab housekeeping such as restocking lab inventory and cleaning.
• Responsible for processing shipping paperwork.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Laboratory Analytical Techniques

Laboratory Safety

Computer Literacy

Detail Oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree in chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

MOC

Analytical equipment troubleshooting

Job description

Dow is seeking an Associate Analytical Technician at our Kankakee, IL site to support manufacturing operations through laboratory analysis. You will prepare samples, maintain instrumentation, and report results to production teams.

You will gain experience with analytical techniques, data integrity, EH&S practices, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers and operators in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.