Analytical Technician

**Dow **has an exciting opportunity for an **Analytical Technician **located in** Erstein, France**

**About you**

As an **Analytical Technician **you support manufacturing operations by conducting laboratory analyses and evaluating results, as needed, which provides critical data. You prepare samples and performs basic calibration, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory instrumentation and methods and use data systems to acquire data and monitor analytical system performance and report results to clients. In this role you require broadened technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a defined array of activities and may act as an informal resource for team members with less experience.

**Also, you can complete each of the following tasks**:

- Performs routine analyses.
- Collects samples according to the Sample Plan.
- Prepares basic calibration standards.
- Performs basic calibration and preventative maintenance of analytical systems.
- Evaluates validity of data, applies basic statistics, interpret results and takes appropriate action.
- Monitors analytical systems, identifies problems, conducts first-line troubleshooting and escalates as appropriate.
- Documents, communicates and archives analytical results and calibration data.
- Follows 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.

**Your main qualifications include**:

- Completion of Vocational Education or Upper Secondary Education (i.e. High School Diploma) plus laboratory, manufacturing or other related experience.
- Post Upper Secondary Education coursework in chemistry or related coursework.

Dow Offers:

- A robust total rewards program, including: competitive base pay, variable pay that rewards individual, team, and Company performance, and comprehensive benefits
- On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment
- Career experiences that can span different Dow businesses and functions with opportunities for personal and professional growth
- The chance to work within a global company and interact with colleagues from around the world
- Opportunities that spark your imagination and ignite your passion to help others

**About Dow**

Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company’s ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our partners. Dow’s portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $39 billion in 2020. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries.