Chemist

HF Sinclair•Parker Township, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

HF Sinclair is seeking a Chemist for its Sonneborn facility in Petrolia, Pennsylvania. The Chemist performs analyses and tests related to process control, process improvement, raw material evaluation, and quality control across product lines. The position performs routine laboratory work using established methods, supports higher-level chemists, and develops the ability to interpret results and assess their technical significance. The Chemist also supports quality programs, prepares technical documentation, maintains laboratory instrumentation, and manages hazardous and non-hazardous waste. The role includes participation in a scheduled weekend and call-out rotation with other chemists. The work is office based, with up to 10% travel by land and air, and may take place in petroleum-processing, warehouse, and plant environments involving chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, and routing equipment. Employees may also encounter varying weather and road conditions. HF Sinclair describes its culture through the values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership, and Inclusion. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, subject to official plan documents, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a closely related field.
GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
Experience or working knowledge with UV-Vis, HPLC, GC, XRF, and FTIR analytical instrumentation.
Prior experience in a chemistry laboratory.
Strong organizational skills, including multitasking, decision-making, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing.
Solid foundation in analytical chemistry.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of statistics and ability to use statistics to explain findings.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to operate and drive assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates; valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance required.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and/or carrying up to 10 pounds and perceiving color differences.

Responsibilities

Maintain an uncompromising attitude toward safe work performance and the environmental impact of the organization, its employees, and visitors.
Perform routine chemical analyses, tests, and determinations using established laboratory methods and techniques.
Assist higher-level chemists with assigned phases of work requiring less evaluation or analysis.
Record test and assignment results and report them to the manager.
Develop the ability to interpret test results and determine their technical significance.
Work weekends and call-outs as part of a scheduled rotation with other chemists.
Determine, verify, and implement appropriate analysis methods and techniques.
Support quality programs and procedures.
Identify and handle discrepancies quickly and professionally.
Prepare technical reports, ISO procedures, and related documentation.
Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation.
Generate, handle, and otherwise manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
Perform other special assignments or tasks as directed by the supervisor.