Lab Analyst - Precision Chemistry & Process Safety

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

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.