Laboratory Technician - Heartwell Renewables

Job Functions

• Collect, prepare, label, and handle samples in accordance with established procedures and safety requirements.
• Inspect, sample, and perform chemical and biological tests.
• Analyze samples and release or reject incoming feedstocks (Fats, oils, chemicals, etc.).
• Analyze samples and release or reject finished products (Renewable Hydrocarbon Naphtha & Renewable Hydrocarbon Diesel).
• Analyze and interpret results for in process streams in the production facility.
• Analyze and interpret results for utilities testing as needed.
• Perform validation studies.
• Work with operations to develop knowledge of the manufacturing process and provide them with analysis input.
• Communicate off-spec or abnormal results promptly to operations, engineering, or supervision.
• Participate in training, safety meetings, and incident investigations as required.
• Manage, inspect, and rotate out retention samples.
• Instrument maintenance, calibration, and verification of accuracy and precision.
• Laboratory supply inventory, ordering, and inspection of incoming supplies.
• Certificate of analysis (COA) generation.
• Database entry of analysis results.
• Trending of analysis results.
• Maintain the laboratory in both organization and cleanliness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US without sponsorship.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS Teams.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
• Detail oriented with organizational skills.
• Able to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Fit to perform the essential functions of the job including working in an industrial work environment that may include potential chemical/atmospheric hazards that require use of appropriate PPE.
• Requires ability to perform physical tasks including frequent walking, standing for extended periods of time, and lifting or carrying items weighing up to 40 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field (Chemistry or Biochemistry preferred).
• Prior experience with renewable diesel, biodiesel, petroleum refining, or fuel testing.
• Hands-on experience with ASTM fuel test methods and analytical instruments (e.g., GC, HPLC, ICP, sulfur analyzers).