Associate R&D Laboratory Technician 2

Chevron Corp.; Gent; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Corp. in Belgium (Ghent) seeks a Laboratory Analyst to perform analytical testing on materials for lubricant production and to interpret results in the QM/MII Fiori system. You will prepare shipment documents, manage SAP/MII operations, calibrate equipment, and maintain lab records.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in laboratory technology and 2 years’ lab experience, plus fluency in Dutch and English. 2 shifts, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in laboratory technology or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in a lab environment.
• Willing to learn dispatch/ weighbridge document handling.
• Fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Proactive, responsible and highly organized.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Capable of meeting deadlines under pressure.
• Good problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates and finished products.
• Interpret results and input data into QM/MII Fiori system.
• Calculate corrections and prepare shipping documents (CMR, COA, ADR).
• Record data on shipments for filing and demurrage claims.
• Plan loading of bulk and packed goods and coordinate with hauliers.
• Maintain lab equipment and liaise with suppliers and technicians.
• Calibrate standards and perform regular maintenance.
• Ensure lab stock levels and provide statistical data for quality systems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Technical administrative

Dutch language

English language

Proactive

Deadline-oriented

Team player

Customer-oriented

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in laboratory technology

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

ASTM methods

Laboratory audits

Dispatch documents

Job description

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Carrying out on an independent basis all analytical testing on raw materials, intermediate and finished products both for Chevron lubricant production.
• Interpreting results, inputs into the lab QM/MII fiori system.
• Calculating corrections
• Carrying out the weighing and preparing the shipping documents for lubricants including CMR , tremcards , COA, ADR documents and custom paperwork.
• Recording data on shipments, both for filing and demurrage claims
• Making a planning for loading bulk and packed goods and contacting the hauliers if there are changes in the schedule.
• Archiving all files of loaded finished products and delivered raw materials.
• SAP/MII operations : printing delivery notes of loaded goods and booking of all raw materials in SAP stock system.
• Recording data on shipments, both for filing and demurrage claims
• Maintenance of all lab equipment and contact with suppliers and technical specialists.
• Preparing lab standards and carry out calibration on a regular basis
• Carrying out or take care of the preventive maintenance on the lab equipment
• Keeping the storehouse stock levels of testing equipment and lab consumables on an economical level
• Providing all statistical data and interpretation necessary for the toll processing and according to the requirements of the quality care systems in place
• Calculating corrections on production batches and giving advise on corrections that have to be carried out by the production department.
• Keeping stock of test samples according contractual agreements and customer request.
• Preparing the shipment of samples to customers
• Interpretation of SQC results of different finished products and giving the necessary recommendations

Required Qualifications :

• Minimum study level : a professional bachelor's degree in laboratory technology or equivalent in a relevant field, e.g. Chemistry, Biochemistry.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Is willing to learn dispatch/weighbridge activities where documents are created to be passed along with a driver.
• Communicates fluently and professionally in Dutch and English, both orally and in writing.
• Works proactively and takes responsibility.
• Has good technical-administrative skills.
• Strong analytical skills & attention to detail.
• Proven capability to work to deadlines, working under pressure and ensuring delivery of required service.
• Works in a highly organized manner.
• Works well in teams, has good problem-solving skills and a customer-oriented attitude.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Knowledge of Excel and Word is a plus.
• Experience with ASTM methods is a plus.
• Experience with laboratory quality audits is a plus.
• Experience with dispatch such as creation of documents like CMR, COA and loading slip is a plus.

This job will be performed in 2 shifts from Monday to Friday (A.M./P.M.).