FST Lab Technician

Ketjen Corporation; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an FST Lab Technician to join their dynamic team in Pasadena, TX. This entry-level role is crucial in supporting R&D operations by conducting catalyst testing protocols. You'll work with advanced testing equipment, ensuring data quality and safety in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, possess strong mechanical aptitude, and have a passion for continuous learning. Join a values-driven organization committed to sustainability and innovation, where your contributions will help shape a better future for industries like energy and communications.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Professional Development Resources

Qualifications

• 12 months minimum laboratory experience required.
• Familiarity with testing and evaluation of FCC catalyst is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate teamwork and communication skills within R&D.
• Maintain instruments proactively to ensure minimal downtime.
• Adhere to all safety, legal, and corporate policies.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Problem Solving

Data Management

Education

Associate's Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Gas Chromatography

Carbon Analysis

Fluidized Bed Simulation Testing Equipment

Job description

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Be an essential element to a brighter future.

We work together to transform essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health. Join our values-led organization committed to building a more resilient world with people and planet in mind. Our core values are the foundation that make us successful for ourselves, our customers and the planet.

Job Description

Are you inspired by “what’s next”? So are we.

When you join the Ketjen team, you contribute to a better tomorrow. You will play a role in powering many of the world’s largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics. We are putting innovation to work to improve people’s lives and we want YOU to be a part of it.

Ketjen Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Albemarle Corporation, is seeking a FST Lab Technician. The position will be based out of the Pasadena, TX site.

FST Lab technician working in the Testing Operations department of R&T will carry out routine catalyst testing protocols for customer service and R&D customers. This technician will work in an environment that demands independent drive and responsibility, flexibility, and consistent attention to detail.

The FST lab technician is a vital part of the testing operations group. This position operates as a team to test bench scale R&D FCC catalyst and FCC refinery Equilibrium Catalyst using Gas Chromatography, Carbon Analysis, and Fluidized Bed simulation testing equipment. Applicant should be responsible and resourceful, as well as possess solid communication and data management skills. FST units are technical and complex, so applicants should have strong mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills as well.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate teamwork and communication skills within R&D and BARQ departments
• Proactively identify, and resolve or escalate issues in safety, data quality, or execution of methods to appropriate leadership in a timely fashion
• Learn and master procedures quickly, and execute according to the SOP to guarantee consistency in data
• Ensure assigned work is scheduled effectively according to communicated priorities to maximize efficiency
• Routinely maintain instruments proactively as scheduled to ensure minimal downtime and maximize confidence in unit stability
• Maintain exemplary housekeeping of the lab to and ensure work is carried out safely
• Adhere to all safety, legal, and corporate policies
• Teamwork and effective communication under pressure
• Ability to deliver results safely, with high quality, and within an environment of consistent workload
• Confidence to communicate appropriately issues and abnormal results to supervisors or management
• Strong interest in continuous learning to broaden and deepen skill set, contributions and roles within the Testing Operations Group
  
  

Requirements

• Education: Associates (or higher) in Chemistry
• Experience: 12 months minimum laboratory experience
• Experience: Familiar with testing and evaluation of FCC catalyst
  
  

Benefits Of Joining Albemarle

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

We are partners to one another in pioneering new ways to be better for ourselves, our teams, and our communities. When you join Albemarle, you become our most essential element and you can anticipate competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and resources that foster your well-being and fuel your personal growth. Help us shape the future, build with purpose and grow together.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Chemical Manufacturing

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