Lab Helper-1

Chevron; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a Lab Helper to perform routine lab support tasks such as washing glassware, restocking supplies, and delivering materials to units. The role emphasizes safety and timely execution.

You will assist with maintaining waste containers, gas cylinders, and sample preparation. Required: high school diploma or GED, lab equipment experience, a valid driver’s license, and experience handling hazardous materials.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED/equivalent is required.
• Prior experience using specialized lab equipment (glassware washer, drum lift, pallet jack).
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle with a valid driver’s license for transporting samples/materials.
• Experience handling hazardous materials including hydrocarbon samples with H2S and benzene.

Responsibilities

• Wash lab glassware and return to designated areas.
• Empty oily waste cans and broken glassware containers.
• Provide Refinery Lab Services with lists of supplies and equipment needs.
• Maintain gas cylinders and ensure proper functioning of lab equipment.
• Maintain supply of solvent drums for lab reagents.
• Keep assigned areas clean and free of clutter or hazards.
• Deliver supplies to units, collect samples, and retrieve dirty glassware.
• Special preparation of sample containers and solutions used in routine lab work.
• Participate in lab safety meetings and assist as needed.
• Report for work on time and work safely.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Hazardous materials handling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Glassware washer

Drum lift

Pallet jack

Job description

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Lab Helper -1 through September 16th at 11:59 p.m.

The responsibilities of the Lab Helper position include but are not limited to:

• Washing Lab glassware and returning it to designated areas in lab
• Keeping lab oily waste cans and broken glassware containers emptied
• Providing Refinery Lab Services with a list of supplies, solvent drums, bottles and other equipment needed in routine lab areas
• Maintaining gas cylinders sufficiently full to ensure proper functioning of lab equipment
• Maintaining supply of solvent drums for lab reagents
• Keep assigned areas clean and free of clutter or unsafe objects
• Make routine rounds to deliver supplies to units, pick up collected samples, and collect dirty glassware
• Special preparation of sample containers and solutions used in routine lab work
• Participate in lab safety meetings and be available to help as needed
• Report for work on time and work safely

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED/equivalent
• Prior experience using specialized equipment such as the glassware washer, drum lift, pallet jack, etc.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle is required for transporting samples and materials throughout the facility (MUST HAVE VALID DL)
• Prior experience handling hazardous materials including hydrocarbon samples containing H2S and benzene.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to use a respirator is required for certain aspects of the job responsibilities
• Candidates should have basic computer skills and be able to use Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Relocation Options

Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.