Lab Technician I

Seaboard Energy; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to sustainable energy projects! This role provides vital operational support within a dynamic lab environment, focusing on chemical analyses and maintaining safety standards. You'll engage in various responsibilities, from preparing standard solutions to communicating results with production teams. With opportunities for career growth and a commitment to employee wellness, this position is ideal for those passionate about the energy sector and eager to make a meaningful impact. If you're ready to contribute to innovative projects in a collaborative setting, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life/AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career Training and Advancement

Discounted Pork Products

Employee Referral Bonuses

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• Ability to perform routine chemical analyses and maintain lab safety.
• Prior experience in petroleum or chemical industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and clean work environment while observing regulations.
• Perform routine chemical analyses and prepare standard solutions.
• Review and record sample results, engaging in ongoing training.

Skills

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Chemical Analysis

Microsoft Office

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate Degree in Chemistry or Related Science

Job description

Description

SUMMARY: This position provides operational support to all aspects of the lab.

RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned at management’s discretion.

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment by observing all local, state, and federal regulations regarding health, safety and the environment. This includes all established plant and lab safety practices to ensure good housekeeping/hygiene practices are maintained.
• Perform routine wet and instrumental chemical analyses in accordance with established analytical methods and good laboratory practices and operating procedures.
• Prepare standard solutions, perform dilutions and calculations.
• Follow quality control system guidelines.
• Review standardization, quality control and sample analytical data for accuracy.
• Review, release, and record sample results.
• Work with computer data collection system i.e., Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Assist with collecting samples in the plant as directed.
• Review and restock chemical and equipment inventory.
• Engage in various on-going training as appropriate and required.
• Communicate results, problems, and priorities to production departments in a timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skills, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as listed below.

• High school diploma or GED required, associate degree in chemistry or related science field preferred.
• Prior experience in petroleum or chemical industries preferred.
• Be available and flexible to work overtime and to cover sickness and vacations of other lab technicians.
• The ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read and write effective reports and business correspondence using standard Microsoft Office products.
• Oral presentation skills must be effective with all levels of management.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is typically performed in a laboratory setting within a biodiesel plant. Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and flammable substances is possible.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Schedule and working hours to be determined. Occasionally extended hours or changes in schedule will be required as special circumstances arise.

WHY JOIN SEABOARD ENERGY?

• Traditional benefits include:competitive pay, affordable medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, retirement savings plans for full-time and active employees, flexible spending accounts, life/AD&D insurance, family life insurance and employee assistance program.
• Other benefits:career training and advancement, discounted pork products, employee referral bonuses, wellness programs, annual family events and discount programs.

ABOUT SEABOARD ENERGY

As a Seaboard Corporation company, we work collaboratively with the other Seaboard companies to promote sustainable energy projects, including but not limited to, the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel.