Laboratory Technician-2

Chevron•Richmond, CA

8d•$67,700 - $101,500•Onsite

About The Position

Performs laboratory experiments and tests utilizing instructions and/or standard methodology; interprets results and conducts analyses in support of product and process research and development. Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Laboratory Technician -2 for Richmond, California through June 30th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. The open position is for a Research Technician in the Metal & Contaminant Team (M&C), within Global Laboratory Services. The Metal and Contaminant team are responsible for metals and non-metals preparation and analyses of various organic and aqueous matrices, performing wet chemistry analysis and advanced element speciation analysis. Various analytical instrumentation used: ICP AES; ICP-MS, and hyphenated techniques such as GC-ICP-MS &, LC-ICP-MS, LA-ICP-MS, titration, wet chemistry, elemental analysis by combustion, and XRF techniques.

Requirements

2+ years of demonstrated experience in analytical laboratory
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent in Chemistry, environmental chemistry, Biochemistry, STEM-related

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Chemistry desired
Previous Chevron experience and commercial laboratory for petroleum analysis
Excellent manual dexterity and eyesight to carry out work on tiny objects with precision tools
Ability to maintain and troubleshoot lab apparatus is highly desirable
Verbal and written communication skills, multi-tasking, customer service skills, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to keep information organized and confidential.
Proficient with Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Hands-on wet chemistry and elemental analysis by combustion techniques

Responsibilities

The open position requires a strong background in ICP analysis in addition to flexibility and versatility in working among the different labs within the M&C team.
This is a high sample volume laboratory that requires fast turnaround time, the capability to set different test methods in aqueous and organic media
The successful candidate will prepare samples and perform standard and non-standard analytical measurements on elemental analysis by combustion techniques, as well as wet chemistry analysis
Reviewing large volumes of data and interpretation of quality control, applicants must have proper planning, organizing, and flexibility skills.
Effectively communicate orally and in writing with supervisors, peers, facility support people, project customers, and suppliers; document all experiments, data, and analyses in laboratory notebooks and spreadsheets; write standard operating procedures, technical reports, peer review articles, and presentations.
Exhibit all Chevron Values/Behaviors like integrity, trust, diversity, ingenuity, partnership, Protecting People and the Environment, and high performance. Having a passion for safety is essential.