Lab Technician

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks a Laboratory Analyst (Contract) in a chemical plant environment in Houston. Requirements include an Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with at least 2 years of lab experience; GC/HPLC, LIMS and wet chemistry skills are preferred.

Responsibilities include analytical method execution, instrument maintenance, data entry into LIMS, and strict safety and waste handling procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years laboratory experience in an industrial chemical plant or refinery.
• Bachelor's or Associate degree in Chemistry preferred.
• Proficiency with GC, HPLC and wet chemistry techniques.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.
• Experience with cGMP and ISO 9001 a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interface with other groups to ensure analytical accuracy and timeliness.
• Execute analytical methods and maintain instrumentation.
• Record data and enter results into LIMS.
• Identify and properly handle hazardous waste per procedures.
• Maintain safety, health and environmental awareness on site.

Skills

GC/HPLC

Wet chemistry

LIMS

Analytical methods

Safety awareness

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

EZChrom

GC

HPLC

LIMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Laboratory Analyst (Contract):. It is expected that successful candidates for this

position will have a minimum of an Associates degree in Chemistry or 4

semesters course work in chemistry. Experience working in an Analytical /

Quality Control Lab is a plus.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to interface with other groups
• Analytical accuracy and timeliness
• Ability to follow procedures and policies
• Identify and properly handle hazardous waste, which may include proper

collection, packaging, labeling, segregation, storage, use of waste manifest and shipping, according to company procedures and instruction.

• Record keeping and documentation
• Analytical method execution
• Analytical instrument and analytical systems maintenance and troubleshooting
• Accurate data records and entry into lims
• Safety, Health, and Environmental Awareness

Understands the importance of Health, Safety and Environment issues to the

success of our organization. Accurately assesses the HS&E hazards of the job.

Takes aggressive action to correct unsafe, unhealthy, or threatening

environmental conditions or activities on the job, or in other aspects of life, in

order to prevent accidents. Understands that success is determined by

performance in this area. Develops, understands and follows procedures to

assure this continuous improvement and does not have near misses, incidents,

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Possess good communication skills for interaction with all chemical plant employees.

Ability to receive verbal and written direction including plant safety rules, policies and

procedures and implement without direct supervision.

• Efforts Demanded:

• Must have near and far vision with clarity at 20 feet of less
• Hear well enough to perceive the nature of sounds
• Have good depth perception as well as be able to distinguish colors.
• Requires the ability to handle tools or equipment, and the physical capacity necessary to perform certain tasks included in the table in section G.

• Environmental Conditions: Exposure to chemical plant manufacturing facilities. Must

be able to distinguish emergency and other alarms and respond according to prescribe procedures.

• Hazards: Potential exposure to toxic, caustic and pyrophoric chemicals. Proximity to moving mechanical and mobile equipment.

Requirements

Experience & Education

• Minimum of 2 years laboratory experience in an industrial chemical plant or refinery
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Associate's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Technology preferred

Job Skills

• Proficiency in GC, HPLC, and wet chemistry techniques
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), LIMS, and EZChrom experience preferred
• Experience with cGMP and ISO 9001 requirements a plus

Schedule

• Position requires working a 12- hour shift. Current schedule is 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; weeks alternate between Mon./Wed./Thurs. and Tues./Fri./Sat./Sun. Successful applicants must be flexible and willing / able to provide overtime coverage when needed (including evenings and holidays) and work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule (days and nights) if needed to support business requirements. Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Experience & Education

• Minimum of 2 years laboratory experience in an industrial chemical plant or refinery
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Associate's degree in Chemistry or Chemical Technology preferred

Job Skills

• Proficiency in GC, HPLC, and wet chemistry techniques
• Strong communication and multitasking skills
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), LIMS, and EZChrom experience preferred
• Experience with cGMP and ISO 9001 requirements a plus

Schedule

• Position requires working a 12- hour shift. Current schedule is 5:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; weeks alternate between Mon./Wed./Thurs. and Tues./Fri./Sat./Sun. Successful applicants must be flexible and willing / able to provide overtime coverage when needed (including evenings and holidays) and work a 12-hour rotating shift schedule (days and nights) if needed to support business requirements. Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.