Laboratory Technician

BP•Blaine, WA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join bp’s Cherry Point Laboratory as a Quality Assurance Lab Technician supporting product quality, process optimization, and environmental compliance. The role conducts chemical and biological analyses of petroleum products, compressed gases, and wastewater, providing reliable data to help maintain quality and compliance standards. Accuracy, safety, and attention to detail are essential. The technician works a rotating 12-hour shift schedule with required overtime and may work alone without supervision during a shift. Responsibilities include safely sampling product streams, testing routine and non-routine samples using ASTM and regulatory methods, accurately entering results in LIMS, troubleshooting analytical results, and maintaining laboratory instruments. The position also supports proficiency testing, ongoing training, and development of new test procedures with laboratory chemists and supervisors. This is a safety-sensitive, non-remote role based at Cherry Point. No travel or relocation assistance is expected or available. Candidates must have a TWIC card on their first day of employment. Post-offer candidates must pass pre-employment drug testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Must work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule with required overtime.
Ability to climb ladders or stairs to a height of 50 feet and lift at least 40 pounds.
Ability to work safely and follow prescribed procedures.
Ability to work alone without supervision during a shift.
Must move through the laboratory technician progression within the targeted timeframe.
Strong analytical chemistry skills.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to write procedures (standard work instructions) and train others.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and intermediate computer skills.
Knowledge of using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Knowledge of using SQC methods.
For U.S. applicants: must be at least 18 years old, legally authorized to work in the United States, and not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Must have a TWIC card on the first day of employment.
Must pass post-offer pre-employment drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a petroleum or environmental laboratory.
Knowledge of petroleum testing and specifications.

Responsibilities

Understand and support the refinery and laboratory’s day-to-day operational and longer-term strategic goals.
Follow safe laboratory practices and proactively raise and resolve safety or operational issues.
Safely sample various product streams in the field.
Perform routine and non-routine sample testing promptly and accurately according to required methods and standards, including ASTM and regulatory methods.
Accurately enter test results into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and take ownership of results.
Understand analytical data and troubleshoot as needed.
Communicate unusual observations during sample analysis to flag potential issues and assist with troubleshooting and resolution.
Perform required retesting and communicate off-specification product results.
Complete instrument performance-monitoring checks and maintain accurate records as part of the laboratory’s SQC system.
Act as owner of assigned laboratory instruments, carrying out maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and minor repairs.
Participate in routine proficiency testing and ongoing training programs.
Work independently with initiative and accountability toward day-to-day and long-term goals.
Collaborate with the team to complete tasks and achieve shared goals.
Assist laboratory chemists and supervisors in developing new test procedures.

Benefits

Competitive pay, starting at $44.22 per hour for Tech 1, with the opportunity to advance to $62.56 per hour for Tech 5, plus overtime.
Core U.S. Benefits.
Paid vacation of 120–240 hours per year for full-time employees, depending on relevant industry experience.
Nine paid holidays per year and two personal choice holidays.
Up to eight weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
Discretionary annual bonus program.
Long-term incentive program.
Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) matching program and a pension for eligible employees.
Health, vision, and dental insurance.
Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Flexible working options.
Ongoing learning and development opportunities.