Research Support Technologist

Chevron•Ames, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs laboratory experiments and tests utilizing instructions and/or standard methodology; interprets results and conducts analyses in support of product and process research and development. Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Research Support Technologist through September 28th at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time).

Requirements

B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Biosystems Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or similar STEM discipline
Minimum 3-4 years of relevant work experience
Safe work history and strong safe work ethic (this is a safety sensitive position)
Candidate must have the ability to follow processes and procedures implicitly
Ability to lift 5-gallon containers (approximately 45 pounds)
Candidate must be comfortable standing and working for long periods of time in a laboratory environment
Candidate must have mechanical aptitude and experience using common hand tools such as a torque wrench and drill
Communicate effectively with stakeholders and co-workers (oral and written)
Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment

Nice To Haves

Direct experience with biofuels and/or renewable feedstocks such as fats & oils
Familiar with process engineering fundamentals (example – understanding process flow diagrams and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
Experience with lab scale process instrumentation and equipment (example - pressure transmitters, thermocouples, small pumps, mixers, heat trace, process control, assembly of compression tube fittings)
Experience with assembly of glassware apparatus for vacuum operations
Experience with operating standing drill press and horizontal/vertical band saw

Responsibilities

Operates bench scale equipment and performs various laboratory activities such as blending, filtrations, reactions, distillations, and performs some analytical testing
Contributes to the assembly, operations, and maintenance of experimental systems in the Ames Technology Center (ATC)
Supports Research Support Engineers in the design, selection, development and commissioning of new laboratory equipment and capabilities
Adheres to lab process safety and Operational Excellence (OE) programs including work authorization system and coordination with Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) personnel and P&PD co-workers
Maintains a high degree of independence, responsibility, reliability, and accountability in conducting experiments.
Works effectively under pressure of multiple deadlines.
Handles hazardous materials such as flammable liquids, high pressure compressed gases, acids, and bases. PPE provided/required.
Taking day-to-day work direction from Research Support Engineers
Timely and accurate communication on progress of projects and experiments
Conducts laboratory experiments, as directed, to support the development, improvement, troubleshooting, and scale-up of manufacturing processes.
Configures laboratory systems and equipment to facilitate experimentation
Assists in troubleshooting, maintaining and improving laboratory equipment and processes
Assists in drafting and updating technical documentation such as SOPs
Helps maintain a safe, organized and clean working environment in the laboratory