Laboratory Analyst - PVC

Westlake•Plaquemine, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. SUMMARY This position provides analytical support to the Plaquemine Operating Units.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Science strongly preferred, with a minimum of 12 hours in chemistry course work (applicable experience can be substituted for chemistry course work)
Minimum of two years previous laboratory experience required
Basic laboratory skills such as quantitative and qualitative testing, ability to interpret results.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; good computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite.
Basic troubleshooting skills with the ability to escalate problems
This position also requires a high degree of organizational skills to be able to meet deadlines.
This position requires the ability to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule; nights, days and holidays, and occasional overtime

Nice To Haves

Experience in gas chromatography a plus
Experience with LIMS, SAP, ISO 9001, and other statistical software desired

Responsibilities

Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
Participates in the PACE culture of safety.
Writes permits and work orders in accordance with company environmental, health and safety and operational procedures.
Reports injuries, incidents and hazards to unit supervision as soon as reasonably possible.
Conducts tasks and operational duties with appropriate PPE as assigned.
Reviews JHA for appropriate PPE needed for routine and non-routine duties.
Actively participates in unit safety training and monthly safety modules.
Analyze raw material, products, intermediate and by-products of the Operating Unit using Laboratory standard operating procedures to ensure product quality.
Perform assigned duties needed to keep the lab functioning efficiently.
Report and review all results of analyses before they are sent to the Operating Unit.
Comply with Laboratory Safety Policy and site HSP’s.
Assist with preventive maintenance of instrumentation.
Assist with troubleshooting of instrumentation.
Be an active member of the Emergency Response Group.
Perform all duties in a Safe and Environmental sound manner.
Carry out other activities/tasks as needed by management.
Assist with laboratory housekeeping and 5S to maintain clean working environment.
Other duties as assigned.