Associate Analytical Technician - Lab Analysis & Impact

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

Job summary

Dow has an opportunity for an Associate Analytical Technician at our Kankakee (IL, USA) site. In this role you will support manufacturing operations by conducting laboratory analyses, preparing samples, maintaining instrumentation, and reporting results to production personnel.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree or higher in chemistry is preferred, along with 2+ years of lab experience. Willingness to work 12‑hour rotating shifts and overtime is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Willingness to work 12-hour, rotating shifts.
• U.S. work authorization without visa sponsorship.
• Associate degree or higher in chemistry preferred.
• 2+ years of laboratory experience preferred.
• Basic lab techniques knowledge (gravimetric, volumetric, temp measurements).

Responsibilities

• Train to perform routine analyses under supervision.
• Collect samples per Sample Plan.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance on analytical systems.
• Evaluate data validity and escalate issues.
• Monitor analytical systems and escalate problems.
• Document and archive analytical results.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Lab techniques

Lab safety

MS Office

Detail oriented

Education

Associate degree in chemistry

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

MOC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dow has an opportunity for an Associate Analytical Technician at our Kankakee (IL, USA) site. In this role you will support manufacturing operations by conducting laboratory analyses, preparing samples, maintaining instrumentation, and reporting results to production personnel.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED; an associate degree or higher in chemistry is preferred, along with 2+ years of lab experience. Willingness to work 12‑hour rotating shifts and overtime is required.