Lab Analyst (Battleground)

OxyChem•La Porte, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

OxyChem is seeking a motivated, experienced Lab Analyst for its Battleground Plant in La Porte, Texas. The analyst performs scheduled and unscheduled chemical testing using wet chemistry and instrumental methods, supporting plant operations, product quality, and the site’s ISO Quality System. The role coordinates closely with production, loading, and utility personnel to prioritize sample analyses around operational schedules. It also supports a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace and the plant’s process safety and risk management objectives.

Requirements

A four-year degree in a related science, such as chemistry, biology, physics, computer science, or zoology; or successful completion of a laboratory technician training program at a community college or technical school equivalent to a two-year associate degree; or at least five years of equivalent work experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
Wet chemistry experience and solid knowledge of wet chemistry techniques and skills.
Proficiency operating laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, analytical balances, spectrometers, automatic titrators, gas chromatographs, and ICP.
High proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
Ability to respond to off-hour emergencies.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to work weekends and holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
Ability to lift 40 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, walk, bend, stoop, wear personal protective equipment, and respond to visual and audible alarms.

Responsibilities

Promote and support a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible work environment, following all safety rules and policies.
Support plant Process Safety and Risk Management goals and objectives, and participate in site-wide process safety and risk-reduction activities as requested.
Perform routine analyses, including control samples and calibration checks, without supervision.
Perform unscheduled analyses with minimal guidance from laboratory management.
Identify and recommend improvements to laboratory methods, quality control checks, and workflows.
Complete and improve training on analytical methods, instrument operation, and safe laboratory practices.
Operate laboratory instrumentation, including HPLC, analytical balances, spectrometers, automatic titrators, gas chromatographs, and ICP.
Accurately record results by computer or in writing for laboratory and plant personnel.
Maintain worksheets and applicable control charts.
Coordinate laboratory activities closely with production, loading, and utility personnel.
Prioritize and complete process and product sample analyses to meet production and loading schedules.
Maintain a clean, organized laboratory that meets site housekeeping and chemical storage standards.
Support and fulfill the requirements of the plant’s ISO Quality System.