Chemist

SGS • Deer Park, TX

6d

About The Position

The Chemist is responsible for analyzing and reporting on products including crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG, and LNG gases. The role performs hands-on laboratory analysis and operates a gas chromatograph and other laboratory equipment. It also requires keeping current with laboratory safety, reporting techniques, and analytical methods. The Chemist may guide Laboratory Technicians and help maintain appropriate training levels among laboratory personnel, including through supervisory duties. Dependability and regular attendance contribute to the department’s success.

Requirements

• At least one year of direct transferable experience working in a laboratory, or equivalent work experience in conjunction with the stated education preference.
• TWIC.
• Knowledge of ASTM standards.
• Ability to work with chemical, petrochemical, and petroleum products.
• Ability to accurately differentiate colors by sight.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to present information and respond to questions from individuals and groups within the organization.
• Ability to synthesize information from a variety of sources into solutions and work effectively under pressure while adhering to SGS standards of ethics and integrity.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple projects with different deadlines while working effectively under pressure.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related science.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on laboratory analysis of assigned products.
• Analyze and report results for crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG, LNG, and other products.
• Stay current with laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
• Stay current with laboratory analysis methods.
• Operate gas chromatographs and other laboratory equipment.
• Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians and help maintain appropriate training among laboratory personnel, including through supervisory duties.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed