Chemist

SGS • Port Arthur, TX

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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 involves hands-on laboratory bench work, operating gas chromatographs and other laboratory equipment, and maintaining current knowledge of laboratory safety, reporting techniques, and analytical methods. The Chemist may guide Laboratory Technicians and help maintain appropriate training among laboratory personnel, including through supervisory duties. Dependability and daily attendance contribute to the success of the department. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least one year of direct transferable experience working in a laboratory, or equivalent work experience.
• 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 varied 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 numerous concurrent projects with different deadlines while working effectively under pressure.
• Dependable and reliable, with daily presence contributing to the department's success.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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