Laboratory Technician

Ineos • Port Lavaca, TX

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About The Position

The Laboratory Technician whose primary role is analysis of and report on product and process streams. Additionally, technician performs tasks associated with efficient, optimal and safe laboratory performance. The position provides technical support for operations, logistics, sales, and marketing, as well as support of other Business Unit improvement efforts.

Requirements

• Minimal GED or High School diploma required.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a chemical laboratory is required.
• Strong knowledge in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.) and LIMS desired.
• Strong written and oral communication skills required.
• Strong computational and analytical ability preferred.
• Knowledge of the scientific method and use in practical conditions is desired.
• Knowledge of Liquid and Gas Chromatography, UV spectrophotometer, pH, Turbidity and Conductivity Meters, Metrohm Auto-Titrators, Hach Meters and methods, Atomic Absorption, Manual wet chemistry techniques, O2 Bomb Analyzers is desired.

Responsibilities

• Execute technician job activities in a safe and efficient manner consistent with the INEOS 20 Principles and the Culture of Prevention.
• Embrace Life Saving Rules in all aspects of the job.
• Complete basic prescribed tasks of lab operation in a safe and timely manner.
• Train and qualify for all jobs within operating lab areas.
• Operate in compliance with laboratory procedures, company/plant policies, regulatory and legal requirements, and sound scientific ethics.
• Comply with oral and written instructions from supervisor(s).
• Work directly with other lab technicians, I&E technicians, operational technicians, shipping technicians and chemists to mutually solve analytical and operational problems.
• Perform a variety of tests on plant products at various stages of synthesis.
• Perform maintenance and calibration of laboratory instrumentation and environment to maintain and ensure accurate results.
• Receive, prepare, and coordinate shipping of lab samples.
• Contribute and communicate laboratory supply inventory, receiving and storage.
• Conduct qualitative analyses such as appearance/visual observations and pass/fail evaluation.
• Conduct quantitative analyses such as weight and volume measurements; instrumentational techniques (GC, HPLC, UV, pH, etc.); manual and instrumental titrations.
• Maintain evaluation and record-keeping such as manual calculations, LIMS, trending, analytical verification, and laboratory notebook maintenance.
• Promptly communicate abnormal conditions to person in charge.
• Maintain clean and orderly area and report all safety hazards immediately to the supervisor.
• Dispose of laboratory waste streams in accordance with laboratory procedures and plant/lab safety regulations.
• Work a rotating 12-hour shift under supervision of the Laboratory Supervisor, Shift Manager, or person in charge.
• Substitute occasionally for shift lab technician serving rotational stand-by duty for holidays, weekends and other off duty hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED