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Process troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve any problems that arise during the production of hydrocarbon/chemical compounds, including issues related to quality, cost, and safety. Quality Control/Assurance: Perform testing under ASTM methods and adhere or improve the existing quality management systems and lab information management system.

JOB DESCRIPTION Wood is currently sourcing for a Laboratory Technician to join our team in Hebron, OH. As a Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for conducting various laboratory tests and experiments to support research and development activities. Experience in operating gas chromatography for petroleum analysis is required. Your expertise in molecular biology, microbiology, and quality control will be essential in ensuring accurate and reliable results (fuel & lube samples). This is a full-time position based in our industrial laboratory. U.S. Only: Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required. RESPONSIBILITIES Process chemist with expertise to run a petrochemical/refinery process monitoring lab. Ability to work on research teams for manufacturing, feedstock, and product characterization. Capable of performing complex research and experiments to develop new methods and procedures under a safe environment. Experience to build a comprehensive technical report and present these findings to operations, Engineers, or Scientists. Expertise in spectrophotometry for process water testing, thermal analysis technique such as thermogravimetric analysis and gas chromatography. - Process design: Develop and optimize chemical-pyrolysis processes to produce hydrocarbon compounds, or the production of existing compounds on a large scale. <ul><li>Process scale-up: Conduct laboratory-scale experiments to determine the feasibility of new processes, and then scale them up for production.</li><li>Process optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance of chemical processes, including factors such as yield, efficiency, and safety.</li><li>Process troubleshooting: Investigate and resolve any problems that arise during the production of hydrocarbon/chemical compounds, including issues related to quality, cost, and safety.</li><li>Equipment design: Design and specify the equipment and materials needed for chemical processes, lab testing and oversee the installation and commissioning of new equipment.</li><li>Cost analysis: Conduct cost analyses to determine the economic viability of new processes and make recommendations for process improvement.</li><li>Quality Control/Assurance: Perform testing under ASTM methods and adhere or improve the existing quality management systems and lab information management system.</li><li>Compliance: Familiarity with relevant industry codes, standards, and regulations.</li><li>Technical competence: ability to use the following instrument. <ul><li>TGA, DSC, EA, FTIR, CIC for solid feed and hydrocarbon product characterization. </li><li>HACH testing kits for process waste quality analysis. </li><li>Gas chromatography (GC) for simulated distillation analysis of petroleum product</li></ul></li></ul> QUALIFICATIONS <ul><li>Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Chemical Engineering </li><li>Associate degree in Chemistry with over 2 years' experience in process lab environment </li><li>Extensive experience in thermal process instruments such as TGA, DSC, EA.</li><li>Strong knowledge of LIMS usage as administrator or user</li><li>Experience with pyrolysis processes is a plus.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex process issues.</li><li>Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.</li><li>Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.</li></ul>

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Lab Technician

Analysis Skills

Chemical Engineering

Chemical Processes

Chemistry

Chromatographic Assay

Commissioning

Communication Skills

Cost Analysis

Cross-Functional

Economic Analysis

Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)

Gas Chromatography

Identify Issues

Industry Standards

Interpersonal Skills

Laboratory

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Laboratory Management

Laboratory Testing

Manufacturing

Microbiology

Molecular Biology

Multitasking

Performance Tuning/Optimization

Petrochemicals

Petroleum

Problem Solving Skills

Procedure Development

Process Analysis

Process Improvement

Project/Program Management

Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance Methodology

Quality Control

Quality Management

Regulations

Research & Development (R&D)

Safety Process

Safety/Work Safety

Team Player

Technical Presentation

Testing

Thermal Analysis

Time Management

Water Quality Testing

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