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US|Lab Technician I

First Tek, Inc.

Richmond, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alternative Fuels, Analysis Skills, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Engineering Management, Environmental Compliance, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Grinding, Industrial Research, Intellectual Property (IP), Laboratory, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Petroleum, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Safety Standards, Specimen Collection, Test Equipment, Testing, Time Management, Titration, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Richmond, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
Renewable Fuels R&D Laboratory Technician

Summary: This is an R&D laboratory technician position on the Renewable Fuels team in the Build for Tomorrow unit within the Molecular Conversion department, part of the Innovation organization at the Company's Technical Center. This position supports experimental research and development work in renewable and hydrocarbon fuels, working under the guidance and supervision of research engineers and chemists.

The position is dynamic and requires a variety of laboratory skills depending on the project's needs.

This is a safety-sensitive position.

Responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to:
  • Maintain a safe and well-organized laboratory environment in compliance with Richmond Technology Center safety standards.
  • Operates bench scale units for catalyst or process testing in a variety of reactor types that may be at elevated temperature & pressure (> 500F and > 1000 psig). Handles sample collection, storage, and submission for analysis.
  • Handle potentially toxic substances and a wide variety of renewable and petroleum-derived materials.
  • Perform various laboratory activities such as blending, heated filtration, rotavap, sieving, grinding, and other wet chemistry techniques such as titration.
  • Handle basic maintenance and troubleshooting for test equipment.
  • Conduct catalyst synthesis work under the guidance of senior scientists and engineers.
  • Need to lift five-gallon cans in sampling and blending. Handle 55-gallon drums using equipment for sampling and blending.
  • Maintains accurate and complete records of work to support process transfer, scale-up, and intellectual property protection.
  • Maintain a high degree of independence, responsibility, reliability, and accountability in planning and conducting experiments. Work effectively under the pressure of multiple deadlines.
  • May conduct lab work on weekends and holidays as needed.
Required Qualifications:
  • B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience in an industrial research environment
  • Proficient in the standard Microsoft Office suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Able to wear a respirator for chemical/catalyst handling.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong background in laboratory experimental work and basic laboratory skills
  • Operation of the bench scale unit, as well as maintenance and modification
  • Pay attention to details, detect issues, and propose solutions
  • Strong mechanical skills, repairing and modifying equipment
  • Ability to work with complex tasks, complex projects, and multiple tasks at the same time
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proven experience working within a team environment and drawing on the knowledge and skills of others.

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