R&D Lab Technician II-Water Treatment

At Lummus Technology, innovation thrives, and excellence is a shared pursuit. When you join Lummus, you are empowered to make an impact and be part of a dynamic team that celebrates creativity, encourages professional development, and fosters collaboration. From our technology portfolio to our global workforce, Lummus is growing at a rapid pace, and we hope that you will grow with us during this exciting time.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data supporting scientific investigations.
• Observe and maintain safety requirements.
• Perform non-routine lab analyses as required.
• Carry out routine laboratory tasks accurately, following strict methodologies.
• Observe proper lab housekeeping practices.
• Prepare basic titration solutions.
• Change utility gases.
• Maintain lab samples and dispose of waste safely and effectively.
• Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment:
  • Titrators
  • pH meters
  • Balances
  • Densitometers
  • Sample cylinders (cleaning, purging, replacing quick connects and valves)
  • Vacuum pumps
• Use analytical techniques and instrumentation:
  • Gas chromatographs (GCs) with liquid and gas sample valves
  • GCs with autosamplers
  • GCs with manual injection
  • Total nitrogen and sulfur analyzers

Requirements

• Basic understanding of analytical chemistry.
• Mechanically inclined with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills together with the ability to effectively manage project deliverables.
• Math and statistical analysis.
• Computer skills – Chromatography Data System (CDS), laboratory information management systems (LIMS), spreadsheets, word processing, graphic presentation generation.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently or in a team-based environment.
• Persuasive communication skills.
• Effective email/vocal communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year Technical Associate Science Degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a lab setting.
• Minimum 1 year of wastewater treatment.
• Must have working knowledge of GCs.
• Must have knowledge of standardized methodology – ASTM, UOP, IFP, etc.
• Able to learn new analytical instrumentation, as necessary.
• Ability to work shift schedules.

Lummus Technology is the global leader in developing technology solutions that make modern life possible and focus on a more sustainable, low carbon future. We license process technologies in clean fuels, renewables, petrochemicals, polymers, gas processing and supply lifecycle services, catalysts, proprietary equipment and digitalization to customers worldwide.