Analytical Technician

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 and this role

Are you an experienced laboratory professional who enjoys analytical work, troubleshooting, and working in a team that directly supports manufacturing operations?

As an Analytical Technician, you perform analytical laboratory work within the Analytical Center of Excellence (ACE) Chemicals laboratory in Terneuzen.

You analyze plant samples, operate and maintain analytical equipment, troubleshoot technical and analytical issues, and deliver accurate results that help keep multiple production plants running effectively, including polyurethanes, polyethylene glycol, and polyglycols operations.

You work closely with laboratory colleagues and operations to solve problems, maintain a reliable workflow, and continuously improve analytical processes.

Because the laboratory provides 24/7 analytical support to manufacturing operations, you work a full-shift schedule that includes morning, afternoon, and night shifts in a roster that recurs every 10 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses and complete analytical requests accurately and according to the established sample plan.
• Troubleshoot technical or analytical issues using established procedures.
• Record quality data in laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and clearly document and communicate analytical results.
• Calibrate and perform first-line maintenance on analytical equipment, document maintenance activities accurately, and communicate required maintenance work.
• Follow applicable environmental, health, safety (EH&S),, quality (ISO-9001), analytical, and cGMP/pharma standards and procedures.
• Complete required laboratory and corporate training to maintain the knowledge needed to perform your work safely and effectively.
• Collaborate with colleagues and internal clients to maintain workflow, exchange information, and solve laboratory and analytical issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve analytical processes, tools, and performance.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment while working effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• An MBO level 4 laboratory degree or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in an industrial analytical laboratory.
• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in Dutch is an advantage.
• A bachelor’s degree (HBO/HLO) in a laboratory-related field, and/or experience with cGMP, analytical equipment, or laboratory data systems (i.e. SampleManager and OpenLab) is an advantage.

Your Skills

• Computer Literacy: You confidently use computer-based laboratory and quality data systems to record, retrieve, and manage analytical information.
• Communication: You communicate analytical results and relevant information clearly with coworkers, clients, and other partners.
• Laboratory Analytical Techniques: You follow established laboratory techniques and procedures to deliver accurate and reliable analytical results.
• Troubleshooting: You identify and address issues with analytical equipment and processes using established troubleshooting procedures.
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work: You organize and prioritize multiple lab analysis effectively while maintaining accuracy in a continuous laboratory environment.

Additional notes

There is no relocation/visa supported for this role

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 visitingwww.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.