Senior Analytical Technician – Plant Support (R&D/TS&D)

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About you

Dow's Coating Materials Plant Support team has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Analytical Technician in Collegeville, PA. In this role, you will contribute to advancing innovation and operational excellence in product development and quality assurance and provide specialized analytical expertise to support manufacturing and technical service activities. Additionally, you will spent time working closely with cross-functional teams, ensuring precision and reliability in laboratory processes, leveraging advanced instrumentation—including HPLC, GC, and particle size analyzers. You will play a key role in method validation, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives within a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Analytical Testing & Instrumentation

• Perform analytical testing using HPLC, GC, particle size analyzers, titrators, pH meters, viscometers, densitometers, and centrifuges.

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with analytical instrumentation to maintain accuracy and reliability.

Method Validation & QC Support

• Execute test methods to support production and validate analytical methods for manufacturing quality control.

• Conduct emulsion preservation testing and document results accurately.

Maintenance & Inventory

• Own calibration and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments; initiate repairs as needed.

• Maintain inventory of chemicals, consumables, and supplies to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Safety & Compliance

• Adhere to EH&S protocols and ensure safe handling and disposal of materials.

Collaboration & Communication

• Communicate technical findings promptly to project leaders and participate in team meetings focused on safety, process improvement, and problem-solving.

Competencies:

• Strong communication and data documentation skills.

• Self-motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision, and thrive in an empowered team environment.

• Open to learning, adopting, and co-creating digital solutions to improve workflows and drive innovation.

Qualifications

• A minimum of an Associates degree in a science related discipline/Military Degree Equivalency (MDE) and 3 years of relevant work experience OR a high school diploma/GED and 5 years of relevant work experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• A minimum requirement for this U.S. based position is the ability to work legally in the United States.  No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.

Preferred qualifications

• Hands-on experience with laboratory instruments such as HPLC, GC, particle size analyzers, titrators, p