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 (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.

About you and this role

We are seeking a talented individual to join our team in Tarragona, Spain. This role will provide analytical support to our existing customers located in the EMEAI region. The successful candidate will be part of the Global Customer Refining & Processing lab team within our Industrial Solutions market-facing business unit.

In this role, you will be using your prior related experience, job-related training, or vocational training to complete routine activities. You will need to have basic technical or administrative skills to follow the established and approved work processes. You will need to understand how these assigned duties relate to other jobs within your workgroup and be able to exchange basic technical information with other team members

**About Industrial Solutions - Energy: **

Our Industrial Solutions - Energy division operates across various segments in the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors of the industry. We pride ourselves on delivering value-added products through our comprehensive chemistry solutions provider philosophy, offering innovative and customized solutions to meet the evolving needs of our customers. Our business spans seven market segments, including Exploration, Production, Enhanced Oil Recovery, Refining, Gas Processing, Power, and Blue Hydrogen, across five global regions: Europe, North America, Latin America, Middle East/Africa, and Asia Pacific.

Responsibilities

The Lab Technician will be responsible for delivering analytical support to customers by ensuring a seamless lab operation and reliable/ reproduceable results.

Performs routine analyses under direction of a senior team member until proficiency is demonstrated.

Performs basic preventative maintenance of analytical systems - Acts responsible for calibration, safe operation, and routine maintenance of simple and moderately complex instruments or machinery, and troubleshoots faulty equipment effects repairs or initiates repair processes as appropriate

Provides evaluation of validity of data for routine analyses and takes appropriate action.

Monitors analytical systems and promptly escalates problems as appropriate to Technology Leader or lead scientists in order to enable or accelerate problem resolution

Documents, communicates and archives analytical results and data.

Follows EH&S and operating discipline management system (ODMS) procedures and practices for work tasks.

Suggests improvements to lab work processes and tools.

Escalates non-routine requests to appropriate team members for follow-up.

Conduct periodic review and update of laboratory documentation to ensure compliance with current standards.
Maintains inventories of consumable materials, chemicals, and supplies related to activities by anticipating usage rates, order lead times, and ordering/purchasing procedures

Qualifications

Completion of Vocational Education (Ciclo Formativo de Grado Superior relecionados con Laboratorio)

Advanced Vocational Education in Laboratory Analysis and Quality Control

You have at least 5 years of experience working in a laboratory environment

Your Skills

Teamwork - Ability to interface effectively with Technical Service & Development team and lab team members.

Self-motivated, high initiative.

Strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance in decision-making

Efficient time management and personal organization.

Proactivity in identifying and solving problems.

Proficiency with computer tools and laboratory management software

Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection to support Design Of Experiments (DOE) for new product development

Excellent written communication, including technical writing.

Service and product innovation

English/ Spanish are required

Additional notes

No relocation support will be provided for this role

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.

Laboratory Technician | Gas Treating application

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