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Position:Analytical technician Ecochemlab

Primary Location:Terneuzen (NLD), Netherlands

Schedule:Full time

Date Posted:11/25/2024

Job Number:R2056778

Position Type:Regular

Workplace Type:Onsite

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About you and this role

The Analytical Center of Excellence (ACE) organization is looking for anAnalytical Technician (day shift)for the Ecology lab located in Terneuzen, The Netherlands.

The Ecology lab is part of the Manufacturing Production Quality (MPQ) labs in Terneuzen and plays a crucial role in maintaining the site's license to operate. The lab conducts analyses on water samples from the wastewater treatment plant, as well as soil and air samples from across the entire site. All activities in this lab comply with ISO9001 standards, and stack gas analyses also adhere to ISO17025 standards.

The role of Analytical Technician in the Ecology lab requires a strong affinity with several quality systems (ISO9001, ISO17025, Analytical Work Process) as well as all requirements to adhere to these standards.

Responsibilities

• Stack gas analysis (under ISO17025) on CxHy, CO, NOx, O2 plus groundwater & soil analysis.

• Preparing, conducting, and reporting on noise studies.

• Accurately execute service requests and return data according to the sample plan.

• Operate and troubleshoot analytical equipment following established procedures.

• Input quality data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), document, and communicate results.

• Perform calibration and first-line maintenance of analytical equipment, documenting and administering these activities. Communicate maintenance work as needed.

• Adhere to Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S), Analytical Work Process, and Operating Discipline/Quality System procedures and practices, as well as ISO17025 standards.

• Collaborate and communicate with co-workers and clients to maintain workflow and share problem-solving and prevention expertise.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of procedures in analytical work processes, related tools, and performance metrics.

• Promote a well-organized, responsive, and efficient workplace, working effectively both as a team member and independently.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a laboratory degree on MBO-4 (vocational) level or a similar qualification.

• At least 5 years of experience in an industrial laboratory (analytical) setting.

• Proficiency in the English language.

• Strong lab techniques, meticulous record-keeping, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with co-workers.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills to effectively interact with team members, partners, and customers.

• Confidence in validating methods and data.

• Knowledge of Microsoft tools such as Word and Excel.

• Driver license B.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree (HBO/HLO) or a similar qualification.

• Experience with ISO9001 and ISO17025 standards.

• Experience in performing and reporting stack gas analysis.

• Proficiency in the Dutch language.

• Experience in the operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of analytical equipment.

• Knowledge of quality data systems such as LIMS, Focus EMI, OpenLab, etc.

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 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.