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Dow has an exciting job opportunity as a Lab Analyst located in Plaquemine, LA!

Role Summary

Lab Analysts utilize knowledge to gain experience in how to perform routine analyses, evaluate the results, and calibrates and maintains analytical systems to provide analytical data to produce and release products in a safe and optimal manner.

Lab Analysts apply technical knowledge to perform routine analyses, evaluate and interpret results, calibrate and maintain analytical systems, ensuring accurate analytical data for the safe and efficient release of products.

Responsibilities – Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role

• Route requests originating within the unit to the appropriate service provider.
• Prepare basic calibration standards.
• Perform basic calibration and maintenance of analytical systems.
• Collect samples according to Sample Plan.
• Perform routine analyses.
• Use electronic tools such as required.
• Evaluate validity of data, apply basic statistics, interpret results, and take appropriate action.
• Monitor analytical systems, identify problems, conduct first-line troubleshooting, and escalate as appropriate.
• Document, communicate and archive analytical results and calibration data.
• Suggest and implement improvements to the Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Operating Discipline Management System (ODMS) procedures, and analytical work processes and tools.
• Recommend improvements to EH&S and ODMS procedures and implement enhancements to analytical work processes and tools to strengthen overall operational performance.
• Participate on analytical or plant improvement teams.

Qualifications - Required education, experience and abilities that are needed for this role

• High School Diploma or equivalent and one of the following are required:
  • A minimum of 2 years of relevant lab experience.
  • An associate’s degree or higher in a science discipline.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• 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 - Additional skills and experience that enhance candidacy but are not required.

• Previous experience in an industrial manufacturing laboratory.
• Experience with Chromatography Data Systems, Lab Information Management Systems (LIMS) and other tools such as Master Task List and electronic log book.
• Application of techniques in Polymer Chemistry, such as Mooney Viscosity and Melt Index.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related science field.

Skills - Core abilities and expertise required for success in this role.

• Analytical Instrumentation Proficiency – Ability to operate, calibrate, and maintain a variety of laboratory analytical systems to ensure accurate and reliable data.
• Data Evaluation & Interpretation – Skill in assessing data validity, applying basic statistics, and determining appropriate follow‑up actions based on results.
• Laboratory Sampling & Testing – Competence in collecting samples according to established plans and performing routine laboratory analyses safely and accurately.
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving – Capacity to identify issues with analytical systems, conduct first‑line troubleshooting, and escalate when necessary.
• Documentation & Digital Tools Usage – Strong ability to document results clearly and use electronic systems such as LIMS, CDS, Excel, and other lab-related software.

Physical Requirements: 

Must be willing and able to do the following with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Lift, push, and pull.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Climb stairs and ladders.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment, including but not limited to respirator.
• Work in an area of intense or continuous noise.
• Work in an area with hazardous materials.

The Dow Chemical Company does not offer relocation assistance for 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)

Join our team, we can make a difference together.

About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to inclusion, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment. We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.

Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.