Associate R&D Laboratory Technician 2

Chevron Corporation; Oost-Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron Corporation in Belgium is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates and finished lubricants for Chevron production. You will interpret results, input data into QM/MII fiori, and prepare shipping documents such as CMR, COA, and loading slips.

The role requires a professional bachelor's degree in laboratory technology or chemistry, at least 2 years in a lab, fluency in Dutch and English, and strong analytical and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum study level: professional bachelor's in laboratory technology or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a laboratory environment.
• Willing to learn dispatch/weighbridge activities with driver documents.
• Fluent Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
• Proactive, responsible and technically organized.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Highly organized and team oriented.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.
• Experience with Excel and Word is a plus.
• Experience with ASTM methods is a plus.
• Experience with laboratory quality audits is a plus.
• Experience with dispatch documents like CMR, COA and loading slips is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out analytical testing on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products for Chevron lubricant production.
• Interpreting results and inputting data into the lab QM/MII fiori system.
• Calculating corrections and preparing shipping documents (CMR, COA, loading slips, ADR, etc.).
• Recording shipment data for filing and demurrage, planning loads, and coordinating with hauliers.
• Archiving files of finished products and raw materials.
• SAP/MII operations: printing delivery notes and booking raw materials in SAP.
• Maintaining lab equipment and coordinating with suppliers/technicians; conducting calibrations.
• Monitoring stock levels of testing equipment and lab consumables; providing statistical data for toll processing.
• Calculating production batch corrections and advising production on adjustments.
• Storing test samples under contractual agreements and customer requests.
• Preparing sample shipments and interpreting SQC results with recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Fluent Dutch

Fluent English

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Under pressure

Education

Bachelor's in laboratory technology or chemistry

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Total Number of Openings 1

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 under 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.).

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Chevron Corporation is one of the world's leading integrated energy companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power; and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in every aspect of the company's operations. Chevron is based in Houston, Texas. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.