Relief Lab Tech

Marathon Petroleum • Saint Paul Park, MN

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About The Position

The Relief Lab Technician position at Marathon Petroleum Corporation's St. Paul Park Refinery involves performing laboratory tests on refining feedstock and finished products to support refinery operations. This full-time role requires working a 12-hour rotating shift schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays, with potential overtime. The technician will apply quality assurance and quality control protocols to ensure data accuracy and compliance with industry standards.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or science equivalent with four college chemistry courses and two college chemistry labs is required.
• Strong analytical chemistry skills with emphasis on modern instrumental analysis (GC, UV/Vis, NIR, IC, DSR).
• Working knowledge and application of wet chemistry.
• Ability to follow procedures outlined by ASTM, AASHTO, EPA, and UOP.
• Extensive experience utilizing PCs and MS Office Suites (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Ability to work 12hr. rotating shifts (both days and nights).
• A valid Driver's License is required.
• A Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) is required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience with laboratories in an industrial setting is preferred.
• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Testing of refining feedstock and intermediates to assist with daily refinery operations.
• Finished product testing to ensure compliance with industry standard specifics.
• Data interpretation and reporting.
• Application of QA/QC protocols to ensure high data accuracy.
• Basic instrumentation troubleshooting.
• Executing work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

Benefits

• Access to health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401k matching program.
• Paid parental leave.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree