Analytical Chemical Technician III

Ketjen Corporation; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Ketjen Corporation is hiring a Lab Technician for the Bayport site R&T department. You will operate the FST Test Unit, maintain equipment, and generate reports in support of ongoing research projects. The role requires strong spreadsheet, math, and database skills, plus mechanical aptitude.

GC operation knowledge is a plus and training will be provided as needed. Preferred AS/BS degree with lab experience, and ability to multi-task in a team.

Qualifications

• Solid computer spreadsheet, math and database skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of GC operation (Refinery Gas Analyzer) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate FST Test Unit per lab procedures.
• Maintain unit and document repairs.
• Validate unit control per ISO.
• Manage FST unit operations including troubleshooting.
• Train in other supportive lab equipment.
• Update unit performance data charts.
• Provide detailed reports for research projects.
• Maintain throughput and prioritize tests.
• Ensure good housekeeping and dispose of hazardous waste.

Skills

Spreadsheet

Math skills

Database skills

Mechanical aptitude

GC operation

Education

AS/BS degree

Job description

Are you ready to move your career forward and help shape our company's and customers' futures?

If you aspire to challenge yourself, work with the best in the industry and join a successful team where you can make a meaningful contribution, then we invite you to join us at Ketjen Corporation, a provider of advanced catalyst solutions to leading producers in the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries. Together, we can create a legacy marked by innovation, excitement, and energy.

Ketjen] is hiring for a lab technician. This position is located in the Bayport site R&T department,

What You Will Do

• FST Test Unit. Unit operation in accordance with lab procedures.

Unit maintenance and documentation of repairs.

Unit operational control validation in accordance with ISO control.

• Manage all aspects of FST unit operations including troubleshooting.
• Train in all other supportive operational equipment in the lab.
• Update and evaluate unit performance tracking data charts.
• Provide detailed reports on data generated in support of research projects.
• Maintain throughput pace of scheduled testing priorities.
• Demonstrate good housekeeping of lab workspace. Dispose of hazardous waste.

Participate in sample retain effort.

What You Bring

Required:

• Required Qualifications
• Solid computer spreadsheet, math and database skills.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of GC operation (Refinery Gas Analyzer) is a plus.

Preferred:

• AS / BS degree (experience in a lab environment is preferred).
• Multi-tasking experience with self-driven initiative.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Works well in a team environment.

Benefits Of Joining Ketjen

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.