Associate Analytical Technician
About the role
Associate Analytical Technician
Plaquemine, LA
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and non-routine analyses on analytical equipment such as Gas Chromatography (GC), titrations, spectrometry, etc.
- Document, communicate, and archive results using appropriate IT software and electronic tools (such as Chromatography Data Systems ( OpenLab ).
- Understand and execute procedures, policies, and work processes such as Environmental Health &Safety, Operating Discipline Management Systems (ODMS), quality procedures, and AWP (Analytical Work Process).
- Monitor analytical systems.
- Working in a team environment where individuals often set priorities and complete work activities with little or no direction from a manager/supervisor, the Intern is responsible for:
- Being self-motivated with high standards of personal integrity.
- Having a strong work ethic and being able to remain productive in an empowered team environment.
- Having good technical skills to learn how to operate analytical equipment.
- Having the desire to learn and grow technical skills to stay current with new automation and technology.
- Being able to effectively work with others. Candidates must be able and are expected to effectively communicate, share information, in a respectful and professional manner.
- Being able to demonstrate leadership behaviors - setting high standards of personal excellence and demonstrating these behaviors in work habits including safe work behaviors, work ethic, etc.
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of an associate's degree in a science discipline or related (at least 20 hours in chemistry). In lieu of a degree, Dow will accept 3+ years of relevant military experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft products, including Outlook, Word and Excel.
- Able to work in an empowered team environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to work a 12 hour rotation shift. This is a 12 hour rotating shift position that will require some additional overtime to cover plant needs and lab team vacations/absences.
- Able to work weekends and holidays.
- No routine travel.
- Must possess a TWIC card or be eligible to obtain a TWIC card. For information on TWIC eligibility requirements, please see: https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic (If unable to access link, copy and paste in your browser).
- A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in science related discipline.
- Experience with electronic tools (such as Chromatographic Data System (OpenLab).
- Experience with Analytical Disciplines such as Chromatography, Spectroscopy, titrations, and physical property testing.
Preferred Skills
Analytical Instrumentation Proficiency
Technical Documentation & IT Tools
Process & Safety Compliance
Equipment Maintenance
Teamwork & Communication
Physical Requirements
Able to meet the following physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations
- Lift, push, and pull.
- Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting.
- Stand 50% of the time.
- Walk for extended periods of time.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator.
- Work in an area with hazardous materials.
Additional Notes
- We do not offer relocation assistance for Dow jobs like this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur.
Benefits – What Dow offers you
We invest in you.
Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career. You bring your background, talent, and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing. Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee:
- Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives.
- Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental, financial, and social well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it.
- Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning, and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. • Employee stock purchase programs (availability varies depending on location).
- Student Debt Retirement Savings Match Program (U.S. only). • Dow will take the value of monthly student debt payments and apply them as if they are contributions to the Employees' Savings Plan (401(k)), helping employees reach the Company match.
- Robust medical and life insurance packages that offer a variety of coverage options to meet your individual needs. Travel insurance is also available in certain countries/locations.
- Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building.
- Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs.
- Competitive yearly vacation allowance.
- Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).
- Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.
- Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group's (ERG) participation.
- Wellbeing Portal for all Dow employees, our one-stop shop to promote wellbeing, empowering employees to take ownership of their entire wellbeing journey.
- On-site fitness facilities to help stay healthy and active (availability varies depending on location).
- Employee discounts for online shopping, cinema tickets, gym memberships and more.
- Additionally, some of our locations might offer: • Transportation allowance (availability varies depending on location)
- Meal subsidiaries/vouchers (availability varies depending on location)
- Carbon-neutral transportation incentives e.g. bike to work (availability varies depending on location)
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