Lab Instrument Technician

OxyChem • Geismar, LA

21d

About The Position

OxyChem is seeking a Lab Instrument Technician to support laboratory operations and plant processes. The role performs routine analyses and calibration checks, maintains laboratory data and records, and analyzes raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products according to established test methods. The technician maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on laboratory instruments and associated software, consulting equipment vendors when necessary. The role also communicates instrument, method, and sample issues to relevant teams and provides general laboratory support, including preparing equipment and reagents, storing samples, maintaining supplies, sampling, and entering data into LIMS. Timely and accurate sample analysis supports plant process-control decisions and technical studies. Protecting the environment and the health and safety of employees, customers, and communities is a priority.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Chemistry or a related field, completion of a two-year Lab Tech program, or equivalent education with at least two years of college chemistry coursework and one year of college math.
• Knowledge of analytical methods and functions and ability to perform mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and perform walking, bending, and stooping.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including a respirator, and respond to visual and audible alarms.
• Ability to understand complex laboratory analyzer sample systems, software, and instrumentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, using vendor support as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field.
• Experience in a laboratory setting handling hazardous chemicals.
• Wet-lab chemistry knowledge, including moisture, pH, specific gravity, total solids, and basic laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Good working knowledge of SAP.

Responsibilities

• Protect the environment and the health and safety of employees, customers, and the communities in which OxyChem operates or transports products.
• Perform routine sample analyses, including control samples and calibration checks, without supervision.
• Maintain analytical data and laboratory operating statistical records to support plant operations and customer specifications.
• Analyze and document raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products in accordance with Methods of Test Procedures.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment and improve methods.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on laboratory instrumentation and associated software; consult equipment vendors as needed.
• Communicate problems involving instruments, methods, samples, and sample containers to appropriate parties, including production and supervision.
• Provide laboratory support such as preparing equipment and reagents, storing samples, maintaining stockroom supplies, sampling, maintaining instruments and methods, and entering data into LIMS systems.
• Provide timely and accurate sample analysis for plant process-control decisions and technical studies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree