Laboratory Technician

At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

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. 

Dow is hiring a Laboratory Technician position within the Product Safety Laboratory group of the Toxicology, Environmental Research and Consulting Laboratory in Midland, MI.

About you

You will partner with a team of study personnel and provide analytical chemistry support for toxicology and environmental studies ranging from dose concentration studies to trace analytical quantitation of compounds in biological and environmental matrices. Some of the work will be conducted following regulatory guidelines (Good Laboratory Practices), but all will ultimately be submitted to regulatory agencies for review in support of the safety assessments of Dow products. 

Also, you can complete each of the following tasks:

• Work in a safe manner in accordance with facility and site EH&S policies.
• Support analytical and environmental testing as directed by project leads.
• Provide support in instrument set up, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Participate in technical training to attain on-the-job proficiency.
• Ensure data collection, interpretation, and documentation are done with high quality and in accordance with GLP requirements.
• Participate in good housekeeping practices.

Required qualifications

• A BS or higher in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Environmental Science

OR

• An AS or higher in a science related field AND 1 year Experience in an academic or industrial laboratory setting

OR

• At least 60 college credits with 15 credits in a science field AND 1 year Experience in an academic or industrial laboratory

Other Required Qualifications Include: ​

• Experience in an academic or industrial laboratory setting.
• The willingness to work with biological matrices and radioactivity.
• Proficiency in computer-based applications (including Word and Excel) and have the ability to learn new systems quickly.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A desire to continually learn and be an active member of the product safety laboratory team.
• A strong commitment to safety.
• Strong technical and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multi-tasking, problem solving and time management skills.
• Good written and spoken communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a careful attention to detail.

Additional notes

• No visa sponsorship/support is available for this position, including for any type of U.S. permanent residency (green card) process.
• We do not offer relocation assistance for Dow jobs like this position. This includes reimbursement for travel expenses incurred to and from test sessions/interviews. If you apply for a position that is not within the area in which you reside, you will be responsible for all costs that you incur.

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:
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