Lab Tech

NewMarket Corporation; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

401k Savings

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Identity Theft insurance

Job summary

Afton is seeking a detail-oriented laboratory technician to perform tests, log results, and maintain safety in a fast-paced environment. The role includes lab maintenance tasks, monitoring equipment, and providing first aid as needed, with willingness to work overtime.

Education background typically includes an associate degree or higher, plus experience with standard lab practices and analytical chemistry. Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Skills and experience in general laboratory techniques and practices
• Bachelor’s degree including laboratory courses
• Analytical chemistry experience

Responsibilities

• Perform industry and other laboratory tests using established procedures, including cleaning glassware at test completion.
• Logging samples in computer, entering testing results, and sending electronic reports when testing is completed.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment including safety and housekeeping inspections
• Lab maintenance - changing out gas cylinders, filling solvent reservoirs, and taking out solvent waste.
• Monitoring emergency phone, fire panel, and diesel pumps.
• Provide first aid during off-shifts and emergencies.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed/required.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform industry and other laboratory tests using established procedures, including cleaning glassware at test completion.
• Logging samples in computer, entering testing results, and sending electronic reports when testing is completed.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment including safety and housekeeping inspections
• Lab maintenance - changing out gas cylinders, filling solvent reservoirs, and taking out solvent waste.
• Monitoring emergency phone, fire panel, and diesel pumps.
• Provide first aid during off-shifts and emergencies.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed/required.

COMPETENCY STATEMENTS

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Motivated - Ability to look for ways to improve self and work environment
• Self-Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Communication-The ability to communicate information clearly and succinctly and ultimately in an engaging and compelling manner.

Education & Experience Minimums

• Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Skills and experience in general laboratory techniques and practices

Education & Experience Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree including laboratory courses
• Analytical chemistry experience

Skills/Abilities

• Computer literacy
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to attend to details
• Ability to work as a team player
• Ability to organize and set priorities; must be able to multi-task and must be able to handle stress
• Able to demonstrate basic knowledge of safe laboratory practices and procedures
• Able to demonstrate a basic knowledge of laboratory terminology and basic equipment use
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Willing to work alternate shifts

Working at Afton

Who We Are - We're a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way we feel about our neighbors and communities.

Our Work - At Afton, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.

Benefits

Benefits / Compensation - Our employees are our most treasured asset and we are committed to recognizing and rewarding our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis. In addition to the salary listed above, we offer the following benefits to all full-time employees:

• 100% Company funded Pension Plan
• 401kSavings Plan including a company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Dependent and Personal Accident Insurance
• Identity Theft insurance

Pay Range: $53,000 - $65,000

Pay Range displayed on each job posting reflects the previously determined minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries; within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job scope, job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Please note that the pay range listed in this posting reflects the base salary only and does not include the value of benefits that are provided in addition to the salary for this position.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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