Lab Technician I

PTS Advance•Anacortes, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Technician I works under moderate supervision and is responsible for finished-product quality control and specification-compliance testing at a refinery. The role involves managing and communicating test data, verifying testing equipment, participating in proficiency-sample programs, and completing routine laboratory tasks. The position is temporary to direct, and candidates must be local to the Anacortes, Washington area; per diem is not provided. A TWIC Card is required. The position follows a rotating DuPont schedule and requires the ability to work both 10-hour day shifts (6:00 AM–4:00 PM) and 10-hour swing shifts (2:00 PM–12:00 AM). Work is office-based, with up to 10% land and air travel. Work environments may include refineries, warehouses or plants, outdoor locations, and driving environments, with potential exposure to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, and rotating equipment. Conditions may include varying temperatures, weather, and road conditions. Flexible hours, nights, weekends, and rotating schedules may be required.

Requirements

At least six months of related material-testing experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
TWIC Card.
Basic mechanical ability and understanding of the operating principles of assigned-area testing instruments.
Basic ability to perform routine daily tests.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, with strong organizational skills.
Ability to complete all required classroom and computer-based training (CBT).
Depending on location, ability to achieve average or better Z-scores on proficiency testing programs or to move drums of product and 150-pound gas cylinders.
Depending on location, elementary algebra skills and proficiency with spreadsheet and word-processing software applications.
Basic reading and writing skills and ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.

Nice To Haves

One year of laboratory or equivalent work experience, depending on location.
Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Chemistry or a related field.
Familiarity with laboratory methods and equipment for tests such as D86 distillations, sulfur, pour point, flash point, color, and API gravity, depending on location.
Basic computer skills, including knowledge of presentation and email software applications.

Responsibilities

Conduct routine product quality-control and product or specification-compliance testing.
Enter and maintain laboratory results in appropriate databases and written records, and communicate results to assigned area management and other personnel to support formulation adjustments.
Keep the work area clean and organized.
Verify and maintain testing instruments and ancillary test equipment.
Execute required Health, Safety & Environmental programs and initiatives for assigned areas, as directed.
Conduct proficiency-sample testing.
Manage expendable laboratory supplies.
Execute requirements of the Quality Manual and related quality systems, as applicable.
Provide environmental regulatory and compliance support, as applicable.
Perform basic routine instrument maintenance and calibration, as applicable.
Run SQC on test equipment, plot test results, report out-of-control situations, and document actions taken, as applicable.
Communicate with operations regarding off-specification results or atypical samples, as applicable.
Collect and distribute samples to customers and others, as applicable.
Perform special assignments or tasks assigned by the employee's supervisor.