Chemical Technician

About the role

Job Summary: Perform industry and Afton specific laboratory tests as requested, complete preliminary analysis, and record data to support R&D projects.

Afton Chemical Corporation is part of the NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) family of companies, and is one of the largest global suppliers of lubricant additives and offers a broad line of fuel additives worldwide. Working at Afton: We're a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way we feel about our neighbors and communities. Our Work - At Afton, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety related activities and maintain an up-to-date understanding of company, industry and government safety procedures and regulations.
• Perform industry and Afton specific laboratory tests using established procedures.
• Assist in development and modification of tests as needed.
• Develop plan for testing and/or additive blending.
• Complete preliminary analysis and interpretation of test results.
• Prepare reports, memos, presentations, etc., and/or enter into database(s), to communicate results to appropriate parties.
• Handle requests and report results in agreed upon timelines.
• Operate specialized test equipment in accordance with established procedure.
• Perform tests accurately to insure reproducibility.
• Assume responsibilities for the maintenance and trouble shooting of the laboratory equipment and/or instrumentation necessary to perform the laboratory tests.
• Purchase, maintain, and/or obtain adequate inventory of samples and lab supplies for testing and work area.
• Maintain work area in a neat, clean, and safe condition.
• Maintain adequate level of specific as well as general technical expertise through training, seminars, etc., at the direction of management to support required activity.
• May blend components and/or develop new or modify existing formulations to meet objectives and may analyze various blends and base stocks to determine properties.
• May perform non-standardized laboratory procedures independently and/or with guidance of experienced personnel.
• May represent Afton with customers, industry organizations at the direction of management and may train other personnel as necessary.
• Assure that complete ISO documentation is maintained on all ISO or quality related activities.
• Participate in ISO related activities and maintain an up-to-date understanding of the ISO function.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Demonstrated lab and/or chemistry training, experience or aptitude
• Preferred: Associate