Sr Lab Technician

If you are a dedicated chemistry professional with a passion hard work and dedication to our Fortune 500 OPC customer in Friendswood, TX we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to changing the world for the better. MAIN FUNCTIONS

Support/assist the lab supervisors/chemists by performing routine and non-routine laboratory analysis/wet chemistry on product and in-process samples, to support plant operations for the purpose of quality assurance/control. Perform calibration and maintenance of test equipment. Prepare samples and ensure accurate data generation and records, in accordance with the standard operating procedures. Utilize analytical instruments to address quality assurance/control issues. Prepare chemical stock solutions and reagents, as well as set preparation standards. Minimal work direction needed and is highly skilled and knowledgeable to the position.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Experience with LIMS to compile and enter all data obtained from tests
• Maintain a clean and safe lab by doing regular housekeeping and LPSAs (Loss Prevention Self Assessments)
• Participate in TMAs (Test Method Assessments) and LPOs (Loss Prevention Observations) to ensure correct and safe test procedures
• Prepare laboratory equipment to conduct test
• Troubleshoot machines and/or redo analyses when test are OCC-out of control
  
  

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Someone with a B.S. in a science or engineering. Preferably someone that is mechanically inclined.

Scope Of Work Specific To This Assignment:

This role will include the following tasks and responsibilities:

• Handling of hazardous gases and chemicals, including use of hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S)
• Support execution of high-pressure/high-temperature corrosion testing using autoclaves
• Conduct electrochemical corrosion testing using atmospheric kettles
• Basic wet chemistry (e.g. brine preparation)
• Use of analytical corrosion techniques (e.g. water chemistry, gas analysis, profilometry, etc.)
• Collaborate on the development of new systems/technologies for corrosion research
• Understand experimental test methods and contribute to method development and validation.
• Laboratory maintenance and management
• Adherence to established laboratory safety processes and standards MAIN FUNCTIONS
  
  

Support/assist the lab supervisors/chemists by performing routine and non-routine laboratory analysis/wet chemistry on product and in-process samples, to support plant operations for the purpose of quality assurance/control. Perform calibration and maintenance of test equipment. Prepare samples and ensure accurate data generation and records, in accordance with the standard operating procedures. Utilize analytical instruments to address quality assurance/control issues. Prepare chemical stock solutions and reagents, as well as set preparation standards. Minimal work direction needed and is highly skilled and knowledgeable to the position.

Tasks And Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on the development of new systems/technologies for research
• Familiarity with sensors, pumps, and pressurized systems
• Understand experimental test methods and contribute to method development and validation
• Adherence to established laboratory safety processes and standards
• Ability to lift 20 lbs, work inside and outside, work standing and at a computer
• Bachelors degree in a science field
• Experience with LIMS to compile and enter all data obtained from tests
• Maintain a clean and safe lab by doing regular housekeeping and LPSAs (Loss Prevention Self Assessments)
• Participate in TMAs (Test Method Assessments) and LPOs (Loss Prevention Observations) to ensure correct and safe test procedures
• Prepare laboratory equipment to conduct test
• Troubleshoot machines and/or redo analyses when test are OCC-out of control
• Perform various tests on different Fuel type, jet fuel, Gasoline and Diesel to ensure it is ready for downstream products.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• BS in a science field
• Background in Chemical/Process/Technical Engineering
• Computer-literate
• Preferable experience in EPC construction testing and quality control systems preferred.
  
  

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