Laboratory Technician

Calumet•Shreveport, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Laboratory Technician analyzes samples and reports results. The position relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. This role involves performing various analyses per Blended Products methodology or Standard Operating Procedures on all submitted samples, logging data, approving samples within QC specifications, and operating and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment.

Requirements

College degree or minimum 6 months industrial lab experience
Must read, write, and speak English
Comfortable with metric system, calculations, and unit conversions
Flexible and adaptable in ever-changing work environment
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management
Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office
Must be able to identify problems and propose solutions
Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers and Excellence

Responsibilities

Perform analyses per Blended Products methodology or Standard Operating Procedures on all samples submitted to lab, including but not limited to: Appearance (Clarity) and odor, Color evaluation, Refractive Index, Density, Demulsibility, Spatter / Crackle test, Foam Sequences I, II, & III, Viscosity (Manual or Automatic by Cannon SimpleVis or CAV), Cold Crank Viscosity, Elemental Analysis by iCAP ICP or XRF, TAN and TBN by Autotitrator, FTIR, Particle Count, Brookfield Viscosity, Flash Point, Pour Point (Calumet Packaging Only), -High Temp High Shear (Royal Purple Only)
Log samples into LIMS
Report data accurately and in a timely fashion
Approve Production, Bulk, and Blend Samples when they are within QC Specifications
Operate and maintain instruments and equipment per written procedures
Sample raw material drums and totes
Pull and test flush tote samples
Maintain clean laboratory glassware and surroundings
File and organize retain samples
Run and Troubleshoot issues with instrument check standards
Help perform general instrument maintenance / repair
Other duties as assigned