Analytical 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. 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

Dow has multiple exciting opportunities for Analytical Technicians located in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.

We are looking for dynamic, self-motivated individuals with an aptitude for problem solving and strong interpersonal, communication and computer skills. Successful candidates will work within either the Hydrocarbons or Polyethylene Laboratory, using established methods and operating procedures to prepare samples, perform testing, calculate, record and report data for raw materials, in-process samples and final products.

The Hydrocarbons Laboratory is a highly intensive gas chromatography (GC) laboratory and also performs IC, TOC, petrochemical ASTM testing, water analysis and wet chemistry. Candidates with hands-on GC experience are preferred for the Hydrocarbons Laboratory opportunity.

The Polyethylene Laboratory primarily performs physical testing on pelleted polyethylene samples and operates key analytical instrumentation such as densitometers, melt indexers and FTIR.

Responsibilities

Depending on the laboratory and position, responsibilities may include:

• Perform routine and specialized chemical and/or physical testing of process streams, raw materials and finished products in accordance with established analytical methods and procedures.
• Collect and prepare samples according to established sample plans and procedures.
• Operate analytical and physical testing equipment such as GC, FTIR, melt indexers, densitometers, rheometers, gel counters and other laboratory or at-line analytical systems, as applicable to the assigned laboratory.
• Perform calibration, verification and preventative maintenance of laboratory instrumentation.
• Apply appropriate QA/QC checks to ensure acceptable instrument performance and reliable analytical data.
• Perform moderate to advance troubleshooting of analytical instruments in multiple areas of analytical technology.
• Document, communicate and report analytical results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support investigation and troubleshooting of process and product-quality issues.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory reagents, standards and consumables.
• Support the installation, qualification and implementation of new analytical equipment and methods, as required.
• Support product classification and quality release, including specification entry, non-conformance identification, and off-grade reporting.
• Work collaboratively with Operations, Analytical, Quality and other stakeholders.
• Follow all applicable EH&S, laboratory safety and operating discipline requirements.
• Actively participate in laboratory safety, quality and continuous improvement activities.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of a 2-year college diploma in Chemical Technology or related.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an industrial lab role or lab technologist role (analytical lab role).

• Ability to work the schedule associated with the applicable position. Opportunities include 12-hour rotating day shifts, 12-hour rotating day and night shifts including weekends.

• A current, valid class 5 driver’s license.
• Ability to safely work in a plant environment, meet physical demands, work at elevated heights, and comfortably use PPE and safety equipment. Must be familiar with or open to training on proper equipment usage.
• A minimum requirement for this position is the ability to work legally in Canada. No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including any type of permanent residency support.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry.
• Experience working in a Quality Control laboratory environment, following established procedures and safe work practices.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation, equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience with techniques or equipment such as GC, FTIR, melt indexers, densitometers, rheometers or other laboratory analytical systems.
• Familiarity with QA/QC practices, calibration and instrument verification.

Skills

• Laboratory Analytical Techniques – Performs chemical and physical testing using established analytical methods and laboratory instrumentation to generate accurate, reliable results.
• Quality Control – Applies QA/QC practices, calibration, verification, and established procedures to maintain instrument performance and ensure reliable analytical data.
• Equipment Troubleshooting – Identifies, investigates, and resolves analytical instrument and equipment issues to maintain reliable laboratory operations.
• Problem Solving – Uses analytical results, technical knowledge, and sound judgment to investigate process, product-quality, and laboratory issues.
• Laboratory Safety – Follows established EH&S requirements, safe work practices, PPE requirements, and operating procedures when working with laboratory equipment, samples, and chemicals.
• Data Analysis & Interpretation: Ability to generate, evaluate, and communicate scientific data that supports business, operational, and sustainability decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with researchers, engineers, manufacturing teams, and external partners to achieve shared objectives.

Additional Notes

• These positions are located in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.
• These positions do not offer relocation assistance.
• Candidates will be considered for the opportunity that best aligns with their technical experience, qualifications and schedule availability.

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.

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