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. 

About You and This Role

As an Analytical Technician based in Wiesbaden, Germany, you are a detail-oriented laboratory professional who is passionate about supporting manufacturing operations through high-quality analytical testing and data management. In this role, you will perform laboratory analyses that provide critical information for production, quality, and operational decision-making. You will work with analytical instruments, prepare and test samples, maintain laboratory equipment, and ensure accurate reporting of results while maintaining a strong commitment to safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses and testing to support manufacturing and quality requirements
• Collect, prepare, and analyze samples according to established testing plans and analytical methods
• Calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure reliable performance
• Evaluate analytical data, verify result accuracy, and communicate findings to internal customers
• Create, manage, and retain laboratory records in accordance with established documentation practices using both paper records and electronic laboratory information systems
• Follow safety, environmental, quality, and laboratory operating procedures while identifying opportunities for process improvements

Qualifications

• Candidates with at least 3 years of relevant experience are preferred.
• Possess a completed vocational education program, laboratory technician qualification, or equivalent secondary education with relevant laboratory or manufacturing experience
• Demonstrate foundational knowledge of chemistry, analytical science, or a related technical discipline
• Apply laboratory testing procedures and standard operating practices in a structured work environment
• Support analytical equipment maintenance, calibration, and basic troubleshooting activities
• Work effectively with electronic laboratory information and data management systems
• Ability to accurately document laboratory activities and maintain clear, legible, and complete laboratory records and reports.

Your Skills

• Use analytical laboratory instruments and testing equipment with a high level of accuracy
• Apply strong attention to detail when handling samples, recording data, and reporting results
• Interpret analytical data and identify unusual results or equipment performance issues
• Organize multiple laboratory activities while maintaining quality and compliance standards
• Collaborate effectively within a manufacturing and laboratory environment
• Utilize digital tools and laboratory software for data collection, analysis, and reporting
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and professionally in German and English with colleagues and stakeholders

Additional Notes

• Experience gained through laboratory internships, apprenticeships, chemical manufacturing environments, or technical education programs is preferred
• Support administrative and operational activities within the Quality organization.
• Relocation/visa sponsorship is not supported 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.
• 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 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 visiting www.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 on www.dow.com.