Lab Technician

Exxon Mobil; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Plan

Savings Plan

Medical, dental & vision plans

Job summary

ExxonMobil Beaumont Complex in Beaumont, TX is seeking a Lab Technician to perform routine analyses, ensure safety, and support quality control in a busy petrochemical lab. The role requires 12-hour rotating shifts, ability to work nights and holidays, and a drive for accuracy in data reporting.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a STEM field or 3–5 years of industrial lab experience, plus proficiency with MS Word and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, STEM, or 3-5 years of relevant industrial lab experience.
• Must be 18 years or older and able to work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices and ability to follow procedures precisely.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analyses at bench to provide data to customers.
• Follow all safety practices and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Conduct Statistical Quality Control (SQC) tests as scheduled.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment as needed.
• Prepare and complete laboratory reports and documentation.
• Assist with QA/QC requirements and participate in method assessments.

Skills

Lab safety diligence

Oral and written communication

Dependable and reliable

Multi-tasking

MS Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology/chemistry/STEM or 3-5 years industrial lab experience

Tools

Gas chromatography

Liquid chromatography

Titration equipment

Combustion analyzers

Job description

About us

At ExxonMobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living and a net-zero future. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

We invite you to bring your ideas to ExxonMobil to help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs. Learn more about our What and our Why and how we can work together.

About Beaumont

With a population of more than 118,000, Beaumont ,Texas, is located in the Gulf Coast region of the United States, on the Neches River, about 85 miles east of Houston, the nation’s fourth largest city. Beaumont has been a home to the oil industry from the days of the Spindletop oil boom until today, and along with nearby Port Arthur and Orange, is part of the Golden Triangle industrial area on the Texas Gulf Coast. Those who live and work in Beaumont will find a close-knit community with friendly people and opportunities to explore the area at its many restaurants and businesses, as well as numerous museums and nature parks.

Built along the banks of the Neches River in 1903, the original ExxonMobil Beaumont refining facilities have grown into an integrated petrochemical complex on 2,700 acres and have contributed to the economic and social landscape of southeast Texas. In fact, 1 in 7 jobs in Jefferson County are linked to ExxonMobil, making it an integral part of the community. With a workforce of more than 5,500, the Beaumont complex includes a refinery, chemical plant, polyethylene plant and lubricant blending and packaging plant. The complex is part of ExxonMobil’s current building and expansion plans for the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Not only does Beaumont produce Mobil 1, the world’s leading synthetic motor oil, it is the only manufacturer of Mobil Aviation Greases. Other products include fuels and chemical compounds used in a diverse range of products, including plastics, Nylon, shrink wrap and more.

Learn more about what we do in Beaumont here

What role you will play in our team

• Lab technicians are responsible for safe, reliable, and consistent testing of finished products and intermediary streams used for product certification and process quality control in our manufacturing facilities.
• Perform routine laboratory analyses by following written procedures providing data to internal and external customers.
• Lab technicians work 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime may be required.
• This position is located at the ExxonMobil Beaumont Complex in Beaumont, TX.

What you will do

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

• Understand and keep current with all laboratory safety practices and protocols and report immediately any unsafe work condition or equipment to supervisor
• Conduct laboratory analyses (hands on working on the bench)
• Understand, keep current with, and follow rigorously without deviations all laboratory analysis methods and procedures to produce accurate and timely data
• Perform Statistical Quality Control (SQC) tests according to schedule
• Lead/Participate in safe work practice team activities and actively care for all
• Complete all laboratory reports as applicable
• Troubleshoot and notify specialists when instruments deviate from control chartUnderstand general laboratory QA/QC requirements
• Participate in Test Method Assessments
• Assist with the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment
• Maintain orderliness and cleanliness of equipment and work area
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  

About You

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in relevant major (biology, chemistry, STEM, etc.) or a minimum of 3-5 years of prior relevant experience in an industrial/medical laboratory.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Successful completion of the ExxonMobil Pre-Employment Test
• Work 12-hour rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays; overtime may be required
• Demonstrated commitment to safe work practices
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Dependable and reliable
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Ability to work under general supervision to meet changing priorities and deadlines within a demanding 24/7 work environment
• Proficiency with standard computer software, including MS Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications/ Experience

• Experience with maintaining, troubleshooting and calibrating lab equipment such as gas and liquid chromatography, titration equipment, and combustion analyzers.
• Experience with performing dilutions and associated calculations
• Experience in interpretation of chromatographs
  An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last.

Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. We offer you:

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com.

Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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