Lab Technician I

Seaboard Energy

5h • Onsite

About The Position

SUMMARY: To provide operational support to all aspects of the biodiesel plant
laboratory.

RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned at
management’s discretion.

 Maintain a safe, clean work environment by observing all local, state and
federal regulations regarding health, safety and the environment. This
includes all established plant and lab safety practices to ensure good
housekeeping/hygiene practices are maintained.
Perform routine wet and instrumental chemistry analyses in accordance with
established analytical methods and laboratory operating procedures.
Prepare standards and perform calculations.
Operate quality control system by entering data, observing control charts.
Review standardization, quality control and sample analytical data for
accuracy.
Review, release and record sample results.
Collect and run samples in the plant as directed.

REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skills, and/or
ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as listed
below.

High School diploma or GED required
Associates degree in chemistry or other related science degree program
preferred
Prior experience in petroleum or chemical industries preferred
Ability to read and write effective reports and business correspondence using
standard Microsoft Office products
Oral presentation skills must be effective with all levels of management

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Lift 50 pounds occasionally.  Must be able to move from place
to place in all areas of facility.  Must be able to climb ladders or platforms
and enter confined spaces.  Must be able to wear safety equipment. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work environment varies from an office, plant production areas
and outside climate conditions based on the situation.  Noise level varies upon
which area of production employee is working in. Will be exposed to chemicals
and fumes associated with laboratory work. 

 NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Typical work schedule will be a 12-hour swing shift. 7
days on, 7days off, 7nights on, 7days off. Candidate must be available and
flexible to work overtime and to cover sickness and vacations of other lab
technicians. Occasional changes in schedule will be required as special
circumstances arise.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED required
• Ability to read and write effective reports and business correspondence using standard Microsoft Office products
• Oral presentation skills must be effective with all levels of management

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree in chemistry or other related science degree program preferred
• Prior experience in petroleum or chemical industries preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment by observing all local, state and federal regulations regarding health, safety and the environment. This includes all established plant and lab safety practices to ensure good housekeeping/hygiene practices are maintained.
• Perform routine wet and instrumental chemistry analyses in accordance with established analytical methods and laboratory operating procedures.
• Prepare standards and perform calculations.
• Operate quality control system by entering data, observing control charts.
• Review standardization, quality control and sample analytical data for accuracy.
• Review, release and record sample results.
• Collect and run samples in the plant as directed.

What This Job Offers

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