Chemicals App Specialist

Shell•Deer Park, TX

1d•$101,000 - $151,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Applications Specialist plays a critical role in supporting and providing day-to-day technical assurance to our laboratory test methods and instrumentation and is a critical barrier in data integrity. The Application Specialist is responsible for monitoring the day-to-day operability of the instrumentation/equipment and data needs of the lab. While the Application Specialist does not run daily samples, they will be skilled in the test methods to support routine sample schedules, special samples, or during upset conditions. The Application Specialist is responsible for conducting calibrations and validations to remain in compliance. This role requires deep expertise in chemical analytical techniques and data quality management systems. The successful candidate will integrate skills across analytical chemistry and statistics to optimize & develop test methods.

Requirements

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis
Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in Quality Assurance laboratory is strongly preferred
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in chemistry is required
Hands-on experience in troubleshooting, fixing, and repairing analytical instrumentations (GC’s, HPLC, IC, titrators, UV, others)
Proficiency in analytical techniques including GC, GC-MS, HPLC, IC, sulfur speciation, XRF, and titrations
Strong communication and stakeholder management
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing demands
This role is pivotal to achieving Goal Zero and maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and reliability
This role is a day job, however 24 hours on call support

Responsibilities

Provides data integrity & reliability by following and monitoring our Statistical Quality Control (SQC) program within the QM department
Provides technical support and troubleshooting for multiple laboratory equipment to ensure data integrity
Leads installation, validation, and calibration of new and existing laboratory equipment
Serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Statistical Quality Control (SQC) program
Performs base runs on instruments to build SQC charts to monitor instrument performance
Places methods into service, including developing training packages/procedures and assisting the Team Lead in training Testers
Provides support for experimental testing
Responsible for instrument troubleshooting, with repair plans dependent on Production criticality
Keeps and maintains good records of instrument issues and actions taken to repair laboratory equipment
Prepares lab standards as needed for instrument calibrations and validations
Responsible for setting up proper process warning mechanisms through exception reports in LIMS
Leads investigations into failed SQCs and identifying an assignable cause for OOC instruments
Maintains frequent communication with key stakeholders to keep them informed of critical information regarding instrument repairs, calibrations, and other changes
Responsible for keeping and maintaining chemical inventory of reagents, standards, and critical parts to ensure reliability
Actively contributes to strategic site initiatives such as new method development, cost leadership, and optimization of existing test methods
Key stakeholder in Statistical Quality Control (SQC) Program

Benefits

For regular full-time or regular part-time employees of the Company (participating companies as listed in the Summary Plan Description), insurance coverage options include medical, dental, vision coverage, life Insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs.
Employees also participate in a company pension plan and a 401(k) plan.
Paid leave includes up to 6 weeks of paid vacation time, up to 11 paid holidays, and parental leave offering 16 weeks of paid leave for birthing parents, and 8 weeks of paid leave for non-birthing parents.
Additionally, employees are eligible for short-term disability leave for up to 26 weeks at 100% or 50% of base pay as well as Long-Term Disability insurance.
Shell also offers other compensation such financial reimbursement for adoption, wellness, education, and personal learning expenses, and some roles are eligible for discretionary long-term incentives.
For interns, eligible benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, Business Travel Accident Insurance, and Occupational Accidental Death Benefit programs; participation in a 401(k) plan; and paid leave for up to 11 paid holidays.
Additional information on Shell’s US benefit programs can be found at https://www.shell.us/careers/about-careers-at-shell/rewards-and-benefits.html.
Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working
Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
Join an organization working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world.
Gain access to a wide range of training and development programs