Laboratory Technician

Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Anacortes, WA

4d • $38 - $52

About The Position

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment. POSITION SUMMARY: Marathon Petroleum Company LP, a recognized leader in the energy industry, is currently hiring a full-time Lab Technician at our Anacortes Refinery. This role offers immediate responsibility, hands-on experience, and a competitive benefits package . The position operates on a 12-hour rotating day/night shift schedule , which includes weekends and overtime as needed. As a Lab Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting the facility’s quality assurance and production goals. This position reports directly to the Lab Supervisor. Lab Technicians work in a safety-sensitive environment and must successfully complete a rigorous pre-employment assessment process, drug/alcohol and medical screenings, and a background check.

Requirements

• A minimum of 4 college level courses in Chemistry and 2 college level Chemistry labs required.
• Must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift (Days/Nights) on a seven (7) on, seven (7) off schedule including weekends, holidays, and must be available for overtime.
• The current schedule for days is 6am. - 6pm. and nights 6pm. - 6am.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in QC/production laboratory in petroleum refining or petrochemical industry, or analytical laboratory experience preferred.
• Familiarity and knowledge of the testing methods and chemical substances used in a refining lab is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to all written analytical and safety Standard Operating Procedures established by MPC
• Understands and adheres to and maintains all Safety, SQC and test method procedures
• Participate actively in safety meetings, including surfacing hazards/concerns and suggestions for improvement
• Dispose of all samples per site procedures
• Enter routine sample results accurately into LIMS as soon as practical and special sample results as soon as obtained.
• Communicates promptly with customers
• Operates as an effective laboratory team. Each member’s actions reflect the team and have a direct effect on how the lab, the refinery, and the MPC organization achieve their mission
• Makes proper relief in work area. Communicates pending analyses, instrument problems, SQC concerns, operational issues affecting the lab, and off-spec results
• Reads e-mail, area notes and applicable orders as appropriate
• Operates fume hoods and hood sashes per MPC standard
• Completes all required training and CBT modules by due date
• Keeps work areas clean and orderly to maintain a high level of safety and efficiency
• Effectively validates results generated prior to reporting
• Reviews SQC chart after each standard entry for the associated analysis. Completes corrective action forms for out-of-control points, attempts to resolve SQC alarms according to skill level, and communicates to appropriate chemist and/or supervisor
• Perform daily QC checks on lab instrumentation to ensure quality assurance.
• Inform supervision when lab supplies are running low. Maintains stock of consumable supplies in each lab
• Prepare chemical reagents needed to perform routine testing
• Perform physical and chemical testing on various hydrocarbon samples using a variety of techniques
• Be responsible for making hand blends to perform routine or special testing
• Understand and maintain laboratory documentation practices
• Perform required environmental testing for wastewater permits and generate the necessary reports
• Trains Laboratory Technicians in the use of instruments/new methods
• Perform sample collection as applicable
• Support standards, calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair instrumentation as applicable

Benefits

• Employment also includes a highly competitive benefits package including retirement and medical.
• Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement.
• The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed