Lab Analyst (Battleground)

Occidental Chemical Corporation; La Porte (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Occidental Chemical Corporation (OxyChem) seeks a motivated Lab Analyst for the Battleground Plant in La Porte, TX. The role runs wet chemistry and instrumental analyses to support production, quality, and safety programs.

Required four-year science degree or equivalent lab tech training, plus five years in chemical manufacturing and strong English communication. The candidate will operate HPLC, ICP, spectrometers, and other lab equipment while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in chemistry or related science or equivalent lab tech training.
• Five years minimum experience in chemical manufacturing.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible work environment.
• Support Process Safety and Risk Management goals and objectives.
• Perform routine analyses with and without supervision.
• Identify improvements to laboratory methods, quality control checks, and workflows.
• Operate instrumentation such as HPLC, chromatographs, ICP, and spectrometers safely.
• Accurately record results for lab and plant personnel.
• Coordinate lab activities with production and utility staff.
• Maintain a clean, organized laboratory.

Skills

MS Office

Written and verbal communication

English proficiency

Teamwork

Emergency response

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility (weekends/holidays)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science

Associates degree / lab technician training

Tools

HPLC

Gas Chromatographs

ICP

Spectrometers

Analytical balances

Titrators

Job description

At OxyChem, our chemistry makes modern life possible, and it is our people who make the difference. We are a safety-first, purpose-driven team committed to innovation, environmental responsibility, and doing things the right way. If you are ready to contribute, elevate your skills, and take ownership of your career, Oxychem offers the opportunity to make a difference every day.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem's products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

OxyChem is looking to hire a motivated, experienced Lab Analyst for its Battleground Plant in La Porte, TX . The analyst will run both scheduled and unscheduled chemical tests, using wet chemistry and instrumental methods.

Essential Job Duties:

• Promote and support a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible work environment. Follow all safety rules and policies.
• Support the plants' Process Safety and Risk Management goals and objectives.
• Perform routine analyses, including control samples and calibration checks, without supervision.
• Identify and recommend improvements to laboratory methods, quality control checks, and workflows.
• Perform unscheduled analyses with minimal guidance from laboratory management.
• Complete and improve training on analytical methods, instrument operation, and safe laboratory practices.
• Participate in site-wide process safety and risk reduction activities as requested.
• Proficiently operate instrumentation such as HPLC, analytical balances, spectrometers, automatic titrators, gas chromatographs, and ICP.
• Must have wet chemistry experience and demonstrate a solid knowledge of various wet chemistry techniques and skill sets.
• Accurately record results, by computer or in writing, for use by Lab and plant personnel.
• Properly maintain all work sheets and applicable control charts.
• Coordinate laboratory activities closely with production, loading and utility personnel.
• Prioritize and complete process and product sample analyses to meet production and loading schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized laboratory that meets site housekeeping and chemical storage standards.
• Supports and fulfills the requirements of the plant's ISO Quality System.

Qualifications :

• Four-year degree in a related science (chemistry, biology, physics, computer science, zoology) OR
• Successful completion of a laboratory technician training program at a community college or technical school (equal to a two-year Associates degree) OR
• Five years minimum of equivalent work experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Must be able to respond to off hour emergencies.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and respond to callouts on a non-routine basis.

Physical requirements

Must be able to lift 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.