Lab Technician

The Application Chemist I is responsible for carrying out detailed performance testing on petroleum products using industry test method, data review, and reporting results to customers. The exact activities assigned to this position will depend on the qualifications, skillset and experience of the successful candidate.
Other responsibilities include:
* VSO Program
o Maintain lab operations to ensure sample turnaround time
o Plan and perform lab testing
o Schedule, train, and lead a group of part time employees
o Maintain supplies to support testing needs
o Assist with troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and scheduling repairs

* Documentation and Reporting
o Review, interpret, and report data to customers
o Maintain lab specific documents for test program details and training
o Maintain customer testing database
o Issue customer specific reports

* Special Projects
o Plan and perform lab applications tests
o Operate and maintain laboratory equipment in functioning order by following operating instructions
o Collect, validate, and report data to portal for sharing with customers
o Assisting project team; attending and participating in group and project meetings

* General
o Attend and participate in group and project meetings
o Document test data by recording in daily logs, equipment record, and lab
with questions concerning testing program
o Assist product Coordinators/Stewards with product line support
o Cross-train with other testing areas




Qualifications:
· Laboratory experience in chemistry or other physical science
· Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally with customers and scientific associates
· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface across all functions/teams
· High degree of urgency, responsiveness, and adaptability
· Good organization skills
· Good oral/written communication and presentation skills
· Proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook