Quality Control Laboratory Technician

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Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. Were a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration.If youre looking for a challenge and meaningful role youre in the right place.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer 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 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 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.

About you and this role

Dow has an exciting opportunity for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician located in Marietta GA.

This opportunity is in the Marietta Systems House one of 13 operations units in the Global Systems House business. This plant exists to produce polyol and isocyanate blends and pre-polymers for our customer base in North America. The plant is semi-automated and requires the ability to interact with a process control system and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. The successful candidate in this position would be an active participant in the day-to-day operations. *The plant reserves the right to change shift assignment based on business needs

Responsibilities

• Test chemical products safely and accurately according to the laboratory procedures.
• Learn follow and update/improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Participate on various plant teams (Safety LORC etc.)
• Multi-task and work as part of a team to complete daily activities.
• The plant operates three shifts; from 5:30 am to 2:00 pm 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm and 9:30pm-6:00am. This position is for the 9:30pm to 6:00am Sunday evening through Thursday evening shift. *The plant reserves the right to change shift assignment based on business needs
• Be willing to cover overtime as needed and occasionally weekends. Overtime may include working temporarily a work shift that lasts 12 - 14 hours with variable start times.
• Interfacing with SAP by downloading product specifications assigning/associating family inspection plans and inspection profiles to NASH products.
• Titration GC analysis LC analysis NIR FTIR and performance testing and basic equipment troubleshooting.
• Maintain the quality analytical records in LIMS and ECC. This includes maintaining the database production and quality control parameters logging the data filing and disposing of the production records in accordance with Dow policies. Also required is editing the WebEDMS directory to include the Production Records (ODMS requirement).
• Investigate incoming raw material CoA conflicts and resolve by QM or GPDIS updates.
• In addition to being capable of performing standard laboratory testing the candidate will be responsible for maintaining global and local databases.

Required Qualifications

• Must have one or more of the following:
  • Associates degree or higher in related field.
  • High School diploma or GED equivalent AND 3 or more years of qualitative lab experience.
• Must be able and willing to work different shifts to cover over-time needs.
• Must be able and willing to work over-time on the weekends and holidays.
• 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

• Bachelors degree in chemistry or related field.
• 5 or more years of working experience with laboratory equipment calibration and method development for auto-titrators UV-Vis spectroscopy FTIR GC and HPLC.

Physical Requirements

Able to meet the following physical demands of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Lift push and pull.
• Frequent bending reaching and lifting.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Work in tight and closed in spaces.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment including but not limited to respirator.

Your skills

• Have a high regard for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Analytical Testing Expertise: Skilled in performing chemical analyses using titration GC LC NIR FTIR and performance testing to ensure product quality and compliance. Capable of basic maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Equipment Handling & Method Development: Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment including calibration and method development for auto-titrators UV-Vis FTIR GC and HPLC. Capable of basic maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Data Management & Systems Proficiency: Proficient in using SAP LIMS and ECC or similar databases to manage product specifications inspection plans and quality records with accuracy and attention to detail. Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and Statistical Process Control Techniques
• SOP Development & Continuous Improvement: Experienced in following updating and improving Standard Operating Procedures to reflect best practices and support operational excellence.
• Team Collaboration & Shift Flexibility: Effective team player who effectively interacts with multiple functions and diverse individuals to achieve goals. Adapts to rotating shifts including overtime and weekend coverage contributing reliably to 24/7 plant operations.
• Interpersonal Facilitative and Organizational skills: Effectively interacts with multiple functions and diverse individuals through strong written and verbal communication skills. Strong multi-tasking problem solving and time management skills to manage multiple competing priorities. Able to work independently with minimal supervision within an empowered team environment.

Additional notes

• This position does not offer relocation assistance.

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 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 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 Groups (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 worlds leading materials science companies serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging infrastructure mobility and consumer 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 30countries and employ approximately36000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately$43 billionin 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.

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 Dows equal opportunities is available on .