Lab Analyst

Flint Hills; Rosemount (MN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Pension plan

Medical & dental

Paid vacations/holidays

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Flint Hills Resources’ Pine Bend Refinery in Rosemount, Minnesota is hiring a Lab Analyst to generate lab data accurately and timely to optimize refinery operations and ensure product quality. The role requires meticulous execution of analytical methods, attention to detail, and effective communication.

The position involves operating analytical instrumentation, entering results into LIMS, and collaborating with internal customers to align testing priorities while maintaining safety and

Qualifications

• One year or more of lab work experience.
• Experience working in a QA/QC environment.
• Two years or more of lab work experience.
• Laboratory skills certification or natural sciences degree from an accredited institution.
• Previous work experience in a refinery or industrial/production lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze hydrocarbon and aqueous samples for refinery reliability, optimization, and product certification.
• Instrumentation used by analysts includes GCs, X-ray and combustion elemental analyzers, titrators, and physical properties analyzers.
• Enter data and review results in our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), documentation of anomalous results.
• Develop technical knowledge around the operation of the analytical instrumentation.
• Adhere to safety practices, test methods, and data handling procedures.
• Interface with customers within the organization to understand business needs, align on testing priorities, and clear communication of results.

Skills

Lab work experience

QA/QC experience

Refinery/industrial lab experience

Education

Laboratory skills certification or natural sciences degree

Job description

Your Job

Flint Hills Resources Pine Bend Refinery in Rosemount, Minnesota is now hiring a Lab Analyst! The Lab Analyst is responsible for generating lab data in an accurate, precise, and timely manner. This data is used to optimize refinery operations and ensure the quality of our finished products. The core competencies required for this role involve the proper execution of analytical methods and procedures; attention to detail; the ability to organize and run multiple samples and analyses concurrently; and a general understanding of laboratory operations and best practices. The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated learner, flexible to changing priorities, and able to communicate effectively.

Competitive Pay and Benefits Package: Starting hourly pay begins at $34.81 per hour. Fully Qualified Laboratory Analysts at Pine Bend are compensated at $54.56 per hour.

Full Benefits Package Including: 401K plan with a company match, defined benefit pension plan, medical, dental, paid vacations/holidays, and numerous other voluntary benefits are available to FHR employees.

Our Team

Our lab consists of 30+ individuals across various roles including chemists, analysts, and instrumentation specialists that function as a self-supported group to provide 24/7 support for the refinery. The Lab Analysts are our entry positions that form 4 person crews that work 12 hour rotating shifts to generate the bulk of the data used by the refinery.

What You Will Do

• Analyze hydrocarbon and aqueous samples for refinery reliability, optimization, and product certification
• Instrumentation used by analysts includes GCs, X-ray and combustion elemental analyzers, titrators, and physical properties analyzers
• Enter data and review results in our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), documentation of anomalous results
• Develop technical knowledge around the operation of the analytical instrumentation
• Adhere to safety practices, test methods, and data handling procedures
• Interface with customers within the organization to understand business needs, align on testing priorities, and clear communication of results

Work Environment: Laboratory Analysts work in our 10,000 sq foot laboratory on a 12-hour modified Dupont rotating shift schedule.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• One (1) year or more of lab work experience
• Experience working in a QA/QC environment

What Will Put You Ahead

• Two (2) years or more of lab work experience
• Laboratory skills certification or natural sciences degree from an accredited institution
• Previous work experience in a refinery or industrial/production lab environment

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

For this role we anticipate paying $34.81-$54.56 per hour.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf