Chemical Analysis Technologist

Why this role matters

Help power the testing pipeline at our Lake Jackson facility by supporting Troy Knight’s laboratory team. In this backfill role, you’ll keep critical analytical operations running smoothly in a collaborative group of about 10 professionals.

Your schedule

• Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
• Typically 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Core Hours: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

What you’ll do

• Set up, operate, clean, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
• Execute routine analytical testing using GC, LC, and titrators, plus physical tests (appearance, color, solids).
• Follow approved procedures to monitor experiments and testing activities.
• Make observations, perform calculations, and record data with accuracy.
• Keep comprehensive laboratory notebooks and electronic records.
• Review data and assist in drawing sound conclusions.
• Unpackage and prepare laboratory sample kits.
• Adhere to written procedures, lab standards, and safety practices.
• Communicate results, observations, and potential issues to teammates.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and compliant laboratory.
• Assist with troubleshooting and escalate equipment/testing issues as needed.

How you’ll grow

• Begin with 4–6 weeks of Dow-required safety and laboratory training (prior to handling chemicals).
• Continue with paired, instrument-specific training from a subject matter expert until you can operate independently.

What you bring

Required

• Foundational knowledge of scientific and laboratory principles.
• Comfort following SOPs and detailed written instructions.
• Meticulous documentation habits and attention to detail.
• Basic math skills for calculations and data entry.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Team-first attitude and collaborative working style.
• Ability to maintain thorough lab notebooks and electronic records.

Preferred

• Associate degree, technical certificate, or relevant coursework (chemistry, chemical technology, laboratory science, or related).
• Hands-on lab, analytical testing, or chemical technician experience.
• Experience with GC, LC, titrations, or physical property testing.
• Familiarity with GMP, GLP, FDA, RCRA, and OSHA.
• Time in a regulated laboratory or manufacturing environment.

Entry-level candidates and recent graduates from chemical technician programs are encouraged to apply.

Where you’ll work

• Indoor laboratory environment.
• No field sample collection; samples arrive at the lab.
• Team members unpackage sample kits but do not perform outdoor or physical collection activities.
• Ability to complete required safety training and follow chemical-handling procedures.
• Comfort working safely around laboratory equipment and chemicals.