US|Lab Technician I (Research Technician)

LAB TECHNICIAN/ RESEARCH TECHNICIAN

Well executes lab tasks for testing refining catalysts & hydrocarbon feedstocks/products under the direction of team leaders, senior operations team members, and/or research engineer/chemist lab users.

These may involve:
o Handling BSU or PTU testing units' product collection, blending, storage, and inspection sample submissions may include potentially hazardous chemicals.
o Operating team's various analytical equipment to collect feed/product characterization data and generate summary reports; strictly following SOPs and QA/QC principles while performing these tasks.
o Supporting the operation of complex Bench Scale Units for catalyst evaluation work, which may run at elevated temperature & pressure (?500F and ?1000 psig), such as monitoring and recording unit status information.
o Conducting basic maintenance and troubleshooting of lab's analytics and testing systems; maintaining good housekeeping in the laboratory with little to no guidance.
o Able to communicate effectively with customers and team members.
" Strictly Follows COMPANY Operation Excellence expectations, lab operation safety requirements and project deliverables metrics.
" Clearly documents work processes and results to ensure proper Intellectual Property protection.

Selection Criteria:
" A BSc in chemistry or in a related science field.
" Must have laboratory work experience, such as:
o Proven skills in safe handling of chemicals and glassware, and operating analytical or testing equipment.
o General knowledge of experimental process monitoring and recording practice, lab equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques.
o Clear demonstration of safe lab work behaviors, and awareness of safety requirements when working with hazardous chemicals, high-pressure, and high-temperature process units.
" Prefer experience with:
o Operation of testing unit at elevated temperatures and pressures (?500F & ?1000 psig).
o Mechanical skills for assembling simple piping and testing equipment.
o MS office software, instrumentation/process control software knowledge.
" Strong commitment to delivering high quality results in both lab and office work.
" Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
" Strong ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key project partners outside their immediate work group.

" Interview Type: Initial Teams/phone interview, second round - in-person interview and site tour.
" Work Schedule: 9/80
" Worker Location: full-time onsite, Richmond, CA
" Possibility for extension, but not guaranteed