Lab Technician

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for analyzing routine and non-routine samples.  The ideal candidate will have a working knowledge of laboratory testing, policies, and procedures. This position is on a twelve-hour shift. 

Education Requirement:

• High school diploma or GED; without prior experience two years of college Chemistry

Experience Requirement:         

• Three years minimum experience in a petroleum or chemical laboratory without two years of college Chemistry; Gas Chromatography skills a plus

Major Accountabilities:

• Conducts sampling on petroleum, by products and water samples following ASTM, UOP, EPA and other standard test procedures.
• Reports completed test results to the appropriate department and record results.
• Collects product samples as required.
• Responsible for safe and proper disposal of excess samples and containers.
• Maintains adequate inventory of chemicals and glassware.
• Responsible for participating in safety meetings, safety programs, safety audits, VPP inspections, and job safety analysis.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, talk and hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and may occasionally be required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
• Must be able to work a rotating twelve-hour shift including extended hours, weekends, holidays and overtime.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.