Chemist jobs in Monroe, LA

Job Summary:

The Chemist is responsible for analyzing refinery products throughout the refining process to ensure quality and regulatory standards are met for raw, in-process and finished petroleum material, trains Laboratory Technicians and complete special projects. This role will support reliable operations to the Lab and other areas of the refinery.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain safe, clean and orderly working environment by complying with safety and laboratory procedures, rules, and regulations
• Provide advanced analytical support for refinery operations, to maintain target quality of unit streams.
• Performs analyses, preventative and routine maintenance and calibration of analyzers.
• Maintains analytical specialization in GC instrumentation and methods.

- Write and maintain laboratory SOP’s - Support Quality Control Program

• Develop and assist with training material for job specific duties.
• Provide advanced analytical support for Process Engineering problem solving.
• Provide advanced analytical support for Supply and Distribution to control raw materials and ensure quality of finished products, including retaining samples for future analysis verification
• Run the necessary standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the laboratory equipment
• Maintain required inventory levels of supplies.
• Communicate and accurately record results using LIMS software.
• Promote teamwork in plant wide problem resolution
• To work on improving existing methods or creating new ones to better meet the needs of the refinery
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications – Education, Skills & Experience:

At least 2 years of related experience. Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications – Education, Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry.
• 3 years of laboratory experience, possibly with petroleum products
• Experience in analytical instrumentation and Method Development
• Experience in analyzing data, troubleshooting and instrument repair
• Experience with Statistical Quality Control Chart management.
• Experience with using LIMS software
• Experience with technical writing.

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