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Dow Associate Analytical Technician Dayshift - ACE Manufacturing Laboratory / MPQ lab in Terneuzen, Netherlands
Associate Analytical Technician Dayshift - ACE Manufacturing Laboratory / MPQ lab
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Position:Associate Analytical Technician Dayshift - ACE Manufacturing Laboratory / MPQ lab
Primary Location:Terneuzen (NLD), Netherlands
Schedule:Full time
Date Posted:09/05/2024
Job Number:R2054773
Position Type:Regular
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About you and this role
The Analytical Center of Excellence (ACE) is looking for anAssociate Analytical Technician (day shift)for theEcology lablocated 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.
Responsibilities
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 cGMP/pharma standards.
Participate in and complete laboratory and corporate-required training.
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 in MBO-4 (vocational).
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 external customers.
Confidence in validating methods and data.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
Willingness to work on public holidays if they fall on a weekday (Monday – Friday).
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's degree (HBO/HLO) or a similar qualification.
Experience with ISO9001 and ISO17025 standards.
Experience in analysis and sample collection for water, air, and soil.
Proficiency in the Dutch language.
Experience in the operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of analytical equipment.
Knowledge of quality data systems such as LIMS, 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 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.