OxyChem Lab Analyst

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

About the role

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem’s 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. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Promote and support a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible work environment.
• Follow all safety and environmental rules and policies.
• Participate in Process Safety and Risk Reduction activities as requested.
• Accurately perform routine analyses, including control samples and calibration checks, without supervision.
• Strive to continually improve the quality process and support the requirements of the ISO Quality Management System.
• Perform unscheduled analyses with minimal guidance.
• Perform environmental sampling in accordance with required schedules and procedures, ensuring completeness and accuracy of paperwork and records.
• Assist in training as required.
• Proficiently operate instrumentation and equipment such as analytical balances, spectrometers, titrators, gas chromatographs, viscometers, roll mills, extruders, particle size analyzers, and rheometers.
• Troubleshoot equipment and instruments, requesting assistance when needed.
• Accurately record results and promptly identify and communicate deviations from process limits.
• Cook up to coordinate activities closely with production, utilities, loading, and shipping personnel.
• Provide additional laboratory support including, but not limited to: storing and maintaining production samples, packaging, and shipping samples, and maintaining supplies.
• Practice good housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Chemistry or similar technical training* including technical apprenticeship and troubleshooting with two years QA/QC laboratory experience required OR a high school diploma or equivalent, with completion of at least two college chemistry courses and three years minimum experience in a chemical manufacturing QA/QC laboratory environment (OR one year in an OxyChem QA/QC laboratory).
• *NOTE: Qualifying programs, training, and courses require successful completion of eight hours of college chemistry.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Must be able to respond to off-hour emergencies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends, nights, holidays, and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.
• Experience with SAP and Laboratory Information Management Systems preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs.
• Walking, bending, stooping is 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.