Laboratory Manager

Marathon Petroleum; Anacortes (WA); On-site; USD 141,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

Marathon Petroleum in Anacortes, WA is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee laboratory operations, ensure safety and quality, and drive continuous improvement. The role leads Lab Supervisors and Refining Chemists, aligning testing and data analysis with refinery objectives.

Responsibilities include budget management, maintenance planning, QA/QC programs, and collaboration with other departments to maximize product quality and reliability.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years relevant experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or Analytical Science preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the overall operation of the Laboratory and aligns activities with refinery goals.
• Promotes safety, environmental stewardship, and adherence to HES and Laboratory policies.
• Manages testing equipment issues that impact facility production and budget development.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and feedback to Laboratory team members.

Skills

Leadership

Off-hour duties

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or Analytical Science

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database applications

Job description

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Marathon Petroleum Company has an opening for a Laboratory Manager at its refinery located in Anacortes, WA. This position is located in the Products Control organization and reports to the Products Control Director. This position Manages the Lab Supervisor and Refining Chemists.

Job Description

Oversees the overall operation of the Laboratory. Ensures all Laboratory business is aligned with refinery goals and is conducted in a safe, environmentally sound, and efficient manner.

Ensures personal and process safety and environmental stewardship for the Laboratory. Promotes understanding of and adherence to HES and Laboratory policies, programs, procedures, regulations, and work instructions.

Champions site product quality program and drives a culture of continuous improvement including quality incident elimination. Assures accurate, timely data for product quality control, and other testing and chemical analyses services for the division.

Drives culture of production-centered organization through communication and collaboration with all other business units to effectively execute site objectives.

Develops and sustains culture of high performance and accountability, in and beyond the Laboratory by setting expectations, organizing, planning, and leading team activities. Identifies and pursues opportunities for personal and team development to meet business and career objectives. Provides coaching, mentoring, and constructive feedback to Laboratory Team members.

Aligns Laboratory organization’s efforts to maximize reliability and availability of Laboratory equipment through proactive identification of issues, defect elimination, and preventative maintenance. Manages testing equipment issues which can impact facility production.

Develops and manages Laboratory Team budget to support safe and reliable operations and future equipment needs.

Responsible for the site Statistical Quality Control and Data Defensibility Programs as well as Quality Assurance audits and improvement implementation.

Embraces continuous learning and collaborates with corporate SMEs on new products, standards, and test methods in the refining chemical field needed to determine the knowledge, principles, techniques, and equipment that would have a practical application within the Laboratory.

Participates in the application and development of programs to ensure all products meet the required specifications and maximize economic opportunity for the refinery.

Assists other departments outside Refining (as needed) in matters of a technical nature regarding both oversight and specification testing. Assists in the handling of end-user issues regarding product quality or performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biology or Analytical Science preferred.
• Seven (7) years or more relevant experience.
• Able to work off-hour duties such as plant shutdowns and routine on-call support.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ten (10) or more years of QC/production laboratory experience in petroleum refining or petrochemical industries preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft: Word, Excel, Outlook, and Database applications.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) applications.
• Experience demonstrating knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, properties, and reactions of substances.
• Experience showing understanding of how analytes relate to the refining process.

Location:

Anacortes, Washington

Job Requisition ID:

00024646

Pay Min/Max:

$141,300.00 - $212,000.00 Salary

Grade:

13

Location Address:

10200 West March Point Rd

Employee Group:

Full time

Employee Subgroup:

Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here . If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] . Please specify the reasonable acco