Refinery Chemist

Valero•Memphis, TN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs analyses, calibrations, methods, and maintenance and repairs of instruments. Performs special projects as assigned by Laboratory Manager or Supervisor Assists with regulatory compliance, especially with reformulated gasoline. Maintains analytical specialization in certain areas. On-boards and trains Lab Techs and shift other Chemists in the use of instruments and following of method protocols Coordinates QC requirements with QA/QC personnel. Maintains QC inventory for their instruments. Monitors instrument performance via QC trends in LIMS/QC plus and performs required inspections and maintenance to ensure instrument remains in control. Other duties as assigned (assisting process investigations, ordering of instrumentation, supplies, etc.). Reviews and archives the finished products batch paperwork. Issues permits for maintenance job. Performs weekly and quarterly rotational duties. Conducts TMEs (Test method evaluations) on Technicians. Reviews and updates QC charts. Performs process and final product testing as needed. This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Chemistry, Physics, or related field required.
3 years of directly related laboratory experience required.
Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Memphis Refinery, required.
All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Nice To Haves

Petroleum products testing preferred.
LIMS preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs analyses, calibrations, methods, and maintenance and repairs of instruments.
Performs special projects as assigned by Laboratory Manager or Supervisor
Assists with regulatory compliance, especially with reformulated gasoline.
Maintains analytical specialization in certain areas.
On-boards and trains Lab Techs and shift other Chemists in the use of instruments and following of method protocols
Coordinates QC requirements with QA/QC personnel.
Maintains QC inventory for their instruments.
Monitors instrument performance via QC trends in LIMS/QC plus and performs required inspections and maintenance to ensure instrument remains in control.
Other duties as assigned (assisting process investigations, ordering of instrumentation, supplies, etc.).
Reviews and archives the finished products batch paperwork.
Issues permits for maintenance job.
Performs weekly and quarterly rotational duties.
Conducts TMEs (Test method evaluations) on Technicians.
Reviews and updates QC charts.
Performs process and final product testing as needed.