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Dow Process Analytical Specialist | Gas Chromatography in Freeport, Texas
Process Analytical Specialist | Gas Chromatography
At a glance
Position:Process Analytical Specialist | Gas Chromatography
Primary Location:Freeport (TX, USA), Texas, United States of America
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:06/30/2024
Job Number:R2052508
Position Type:Regular
At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.
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. We’re 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 you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place.
About you this Role
Do you have broad knowledge of chemistry and a strong foundation of chemical principles that you can use to select appropriate technology, develop project scope, and execute projects? Are you a team player who requires minimal supervision and can manage and execute your work independently? Do you have good prioritization and organizational skills and demonstrated competencies in the areas of initiative, teamwork, and interpersonal effectiveness? If so, you may be a good fit for our team!
As aProcess Analytical Specialist,you will have the opportunity to work with a broad team of technicians, scientists, and engineers from different cultures and countries. You will be expected to balance workload across different priorities and effectively communicate with key stakeholders to serve Dow businesses effectively. Documentation of your work through technical reports, project reports, and project packages will also be a priority to ensure that your efforts have a lasting impact.
Responsibilities
Address problems of technical complexity, often as a part of multifunctional teams, to identify challenges for which you propose innovative solutions and develop Dow Proprietary state-of-art technologies. You will use and apply the Scientific Method for projects and problem solving, as appropriate.
Provide analytical technology and process chemistry expertise to resolve process, product, and analytical problems.
Develop and implement technical solutions for problems that are well defined within a project area, through new development or leveraging existing solutions, as appropriate. You do this by staying current with developments in relevant areas of chemistry and technology.
Serve as a peer coach and provide constructive advice on projects within the team, to contribute to the effective functioning of the team.
Using your strong communication skills, you modify communication appropriately to internal and external audiences, including presenting your work externally. You document work in internal reporting systems, external publications, and patent applications.
Lead by example, influencing others to work safely by demonstrating a commitment to safety, applying Dow's safety standards to your work, and encouraging others to do the same.
Qualifications
A minimum of a Master's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science.
A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
Must be willing and able to travel up to 25% to support business need.
Possession of a TWIC card or eligibility to obtain a TWIC card is required for this position. Per the US Government and Department of Homeland Security policy and regulations, you may apply for a TWIC card if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, naturalized citizen or a nonimmigrant alien, asylee, or refugee who is in lawful status.
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 Skills
PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science.
Prior experience with process analyzers / instruments or analytical equipment.
Basic understanding of Engineering Principles.
Ability to work effectively working both independently and within a team environment.
Additional Notes
- Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role and may be provided based on eligibility.
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 and emotional 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.
Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
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.
Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
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.
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 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. 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 visitingwww.dow.com.
As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, 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 onwww.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.