Lab Technician I

HF Sinclair Corporation•Anacortes, WA

10h

About The Position

Under moderate supervision, responsible for finished product quality control and specification compliance testing. Manages and communicates test data, verifies test equipment, executes various proficiency sample testing programs, and conducts routine laboratory tasks.

Requirements

A minimum of six months of related material testing experience is required.
A minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Basic mechanical ability and understanding of operational principles of assigned areas testing instruments.
Basic ability to perform routine tests daily.
Ability to effectively communication with others, both written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to complete all required classroom and CBT training.
Depending on location, exhibit average or better Z-scores on proficiency testing programs, or ability to move drums of product and 150# gas cylinders.
Depending on location, elementary algebra and proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software applications.
Basic reading and writing skills, ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Nice To Haves

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: One year of laboratory or equivalent work experience, depending on location.
PREFERRED EDUCATIONAL LEVEL: A Bachelors or Associate's Degree in Chemistry or related field.
PREFERRED SKILLS: Familiarity with laboratory methods and equipment for running tests such as D86 distillations, sulfur, pour, flash, color and API gravity (depending on location).
Basic computer skills including knowledge of presentation and e-mail software applications.

Responsibilities

Conducts routine product quality control and product or specification compliance testing
Enters and maintains lab results in proper databases and written records, and communicates results to assigned areas management and other personnel to permit formulation adjustment where needed
Keeps work area clean and organized
Verifies and maintains testing instruments and ancillary test equipment
Executes assigned areas required Health Safety & Environmental programs and initiatives as directed
Conducts proficiency sample testing
Manages expendable laboratory supplies
May include some or all of the following: Executes requirements of Quality Manual and related quality systems
Provide environmental regulatory and compliance support
Perform basic routine instrument maintenance and calibration
Runs SQC on test equipment, plot test results, report any out-of-control situations, and document action taken
Communicate with operations on off-spec results or atypical samples
Collects and distributes samples to customers and others
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.