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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 (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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. 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 visiting www.dow.com.
Dow has an exciting opportunity for an Analytical Manager located in Midland, MI.
The Analytical Manager will work across multiple manufacturing labs across the site/hub or region using process chemistry and analytical knowledge, in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge and lab operations experience to identify, develop and implement optimum analytical solutions in support of process and product performance as well as Quality Control Lab improvements.
Responsibilities / Duties:
- Promote the use of the Analytical Work Process (AWP), and EH&S and ODMS procedure and practices
- Provide analytical expertise to resolve analytical issues
- Provide problem solving support to eliminate laboratory related quality incidents and quality work process failures
- Implement most effective technology (MET) and laboratory improvements per the Site Analytical Strategy
- Regularly interact with internal customers
- Lead root cause investigations related to analytical per cGMP requirements
- Monitor and improve analytical system performance and capability
- Develop response plans for non-routine analytical requests
- Perform complex analyses, and interpret and report analytical data
- Evaluate validity of data, apply statistics, interpret results and take appropriate action in close cooperation with other functions
- Lead instrument qualification and method transfer
- Train and coach others on analytical systems and technology, and laboratory cGMP requirements
- Network with other technical personnel to share analytical process and product technology and leverage problem solving and problem prevention expertise
Required Qualifications:
- A minimum of Bachelor's of Science degree is required.
- 5+ years of experience working in a lab is required.
- 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:
- A Bachelor's of Science degree in chemistry is preferred.
- Knowledge of regulatory controls and requirements applicable to the manufacture of cGMP a plus.
- Practical knowledge of statistical data analysis is also beneficial.
- Prior experience with Sample Manager, LIMS, etc.
Physical Demands:
Willing and able to meet physical demands of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations:
- Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes
- Wear and use respirators
- Perform frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
- Stand or walk for extended periods of time
- Infrequent lifting
Your Skills:
- Communication: Professional communication, encompasses written, oral, visual and digital communication within a workplace context.
- Detail oriented: Detail-Oriented is the ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task, ensuring accuracy and completeness in one’s work.
- Statistical Analysis: Statistical analysis is the science of collecting data and uncovering patterns and trends
- Laboratory Analytical Techniques: Analytical technique is a method that is used to determine a chemical or physical property of a chemical substance, chemical element, or mixture. There are a wide variety of techniques used for analysis, from simple weighing to titrations (titrimetric) to very advanced techniques using highly specialized instrumentation.
- Analytical Chemistry: Analytical chemistry studies and uses instruments and methods used to separate, identify, and quantify matter. In practice, separation, identification or quantification may constitute the entire analysis or be combined with another method.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Stakeholder engagement is the process by which an organization involves people who may be affected by the decisions it makes or can influence the implementation of its decisions. They may support or oppose the decisions, be influential in the organization or within the community in which it operates, hold relevant official positions or be affected in the long term.
- Project Management: Project management is the process of leading the work of a team to achieve goals and meet success criteria at a specified time. The primary challenge of project management is to achieve all of the project goals within the given constraints. This information is usually described in project documentation, created at the beginning of the development process. The primary constraints are scope, time, budget. The secondary challenge is to optimize the allocation of necessary inputs and apply them to meet pre-defined objectives.
- Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS): A laboratory information management system (LIMS) is a software-based solution with features that support a modern laboratory's operations. Key features include workflow and data tracking support, flexible architecture, and data exchange interfaces, which fully support its use in regulated environments.
Additional Notes:
- This position does not offer relocation assistance.
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 30 countries and employ approximately 36,000 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $43 billion in 2024. 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 visiting www.dow.com.
As part of our dedication to inclusion, 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 on www.dow.com.
Dow is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to providing opportunities without regard for race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity, national origin, age, disability and genetic information, including family medical history. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may call us at 1-833-My Dow HR (833-693-6947) and select option 8.