Lab Analyst

INEOS • La Porte, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Analyst is part of the site Technology Group at INEOS Olefins & Polymers USA’s Battleground Manufacturing Complex in La Porte, Texas, and reports to the Shift Team Leader. The role uses Standard Analytical Methods to provide prompt, accurate testing of flake and pellets for quality conformance, operational process control, special customer requirements, and troubleshooting or improvement projects.

The position performs routine product-quality and process-control testing, records results in LIMS and designated forms, monitors samples and testing equipment, and applies statistical process control. The analyst maintains laboratory housekeeping and equipment, troubleshoots testing equipment, performs routine preventative maintenance, and documents maintenance needs. The role also supports safety, quality, and continuous-improvement practices and requires certification and service as an Emergency Care Attendant.

Work is performed in rotating 12-hour shifts, alternating between days and nights, with some overtime required. The listed hourly range is $45.26–$50.82, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 2 years of laboratory or operations experience in a chemical plant, refinery, or gas processing plant, or successful completion of a 2-year Associate Degree in Chemical or Process Technology.
• Ability to pick up objects weighing 50 pounds, such as polymer samples or a fire extinguisher.
• Ability to walk or stand for extended periods while performing job tasks.
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts, alternating between days and nights, with some overtime required.
• Certification and functioning as an Emergency Care Attendant.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with e-mail, SAP, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience using personal protective equipment.
• Experience following safety procedures, including OSHA standards.
• Understanding of general laboratory analytical techniques and practices.
• Demonstrated performance bias, including taking action before being asked or forced by events.
• Business insight and understanding of internal and external customer needs.
• Partnership and teamwork, with commitment to team and organizational success.
• Innovation and an interest in improving efficiency and work practices.
• Problem-solving and judgment skills.
• Performance delivery and technical and functional skills.
• Priority-setting skills and ability to anticipate problems and adjust accordingly.
• Ability to make timely, effective decisions.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety and PPE rules and actively promote safety through activities such as behavior-based safety, audits, safety committee meetings, improvement reports, job safety analyses, and inspections.
• Understand, promote, and uphold the INEOS 20 Principles and follow the INEOS Group Life Saving Rules.
• Complete regular cybersecurity training and awareness campaigns.
• Perform routine testing to determine product quality status according to the product specification system.
• Perform routine testing to support unit production and process control according to inline testing schedules or manufacturing-unit requests.
• Perform routine testing to assist with overflow from the Analytical/Product Development Laboratory as resources permit.
• Accurately enter data into the LIMS system and legibly record test results on designated forms.
• Analyze monitor samples and maintain equipment-monitor records according to the monitor policy.
• Continuously clean the laboratory and equipment and maintain required housekeeping standards.
• Apply statistical process control rules to laboratory test results to ensure the measurement system is in statistical control.
• Become certified and function as an Emergency Care Attendant.
• Promote quality goals and demonstrate attention to quality in job performance.
• Check testing equipment operation, troubleshoot problems, perform routine preventative maintenance, and notify the Shift Team Leader of abnormalities or maintenance needs.
• Initiate documentation according to the equipment maintenance policy.
• Schedule work to meet priorities and perform tasks professionally using good housekeeping practices and laboratory technique.
• Participate as required on quality excellence teams or quality work teams to improve current systems.
• Work as part of the laboratory team to accomplish organizational goals.
• Follow and support INEOS Mission, Values, Philosophies, and Quality statements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED