Lab Analyst

About the role

OxyChem is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. Our products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority.
• Perform routine analyses, including control samples and calibration checks, without supervision.
• Provide Laboratory support including (but not limited to): preparation of equipment and reagents, storage of samples, packaging and shipping samples, stockroom/supplies, sampling, and instrument and method maintenance.
• Responsible for preliminary investigation, minor repair, and communication of problems involving instruments, methods, samples and lab equipment.
• Maintain analytical data and Lab operating statistical record, to support plant operations and customer specification requirements.
• Analyze & document raw materials, in-process and finished products in accordance with Methods of Test Procedures.
• Operate instrumentation such as analytical balances, titrators, TOC analyzer, gas chromatograph, ICP and HPLC.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Chemistry or related field, two-year Lab Tech program or equivalent education with a minimum 2 years of college chemistry and 1 year of college math.
• Must be knowledgeable in analytical methods and functions and be able to perform mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to work rotating 10-hour night shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. as well as, overtime, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.
• Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 40 pounds, climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending and stooping are required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory setting handling hazardous chemicals.
• Wet Lab Chemistry Knowledge: Basics - moisture, pH, Specific Gravity, Total Solids and other basic lab equipment and procedures.
• Good working knowledge of SAP.