Laboratory Technician

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Job summary

Koch Business Solutions, LP in Louisiana is seeking a detail-oriented Chemist / Laboratory Technician to join their fertilizer plant laboratory team. The role includes performing field sampling, laboratory analyses using wet chemistry and instrumental techniques, and ensuring process control for product quality.

The ideal candidate will have an Associate or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, with relevant hands-on experience. The position operates on a rotating 12-hour shift schedule, with a start date targeted for September 2026.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of laboratory experience in an industrial environment required.
• Familiarity with safety and environmental procedures essential.
• Must work shifts and respond to plant events as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory and field sampling and analyses.
• Prepare chemical solutions and maintain accurate records.
• Calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment.
• Support quality control activities and collaborate with operations.

Skills

Laboratory analyses

Wet chemistry techniques

Data analysis

Instrument calibration

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry or related field

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Gas chromatography (GC)

Ion chromatography (IC)

Inductively coupled plasma (ICP)

Job description

Your Job

We are seeking a safety-focused, detail-oriented Chemist / Laboratory Technician to join the Koch fertilizer plant laboratory team. The role performs field sampling, routine wet chemistry and instrumental analysis, safe handling of hazardous materials, and laboratory data analysis to support plant process control and product quality.

This position is performed in a laboratory environment in a rotating 12-hour, 5‑5‑4 shift schedule.

We are targeting a start date in September 2026, with flexibility based on candidate and business needs.

Our Team

Koch Methanol, part of Koch Ag & Energy Solutions, operates a world-class methanol production facility in St. James, Louisiana. Our team is focused on reliability, safety, and continuous improvement to produce methanol in the most efficient and responsible way.

What You Will Do

• Perform laboratory and field sampling and analyses using established wet chemistry and instrumental methods (e.g., titration, pH, spectrophotometry, ion chromatography, gas chromatography, ICP).
• Prepare chemical solutions, standards, and dilutions; maintain accurate laboratory records and data systems.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment; document calibration and maintenance activities.
• Follow all site safety, environmental, and laboratory procedures; safely handle hazardous chemicals in accordance with SDS and PPE requirements.
• Support quality control activities including QC checks, control charts, investigation of out‑of‑spec results, and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and engineering to support troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Provide coverage during plant events such as shutdowns and startups, as needed.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Associate degree in Chemistry or a related field, or 2+ years of hands‑on laboratory experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing laboratory analyses using wet chemistry and/or instrumental techniques (titration, spectrophotometry, etc).
• Must be able to work shifts as required, and to respond to plant events beyond normal hours when necessary.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related field with 2+ years of hands‑on laboratory experience in a plant setting.
• Experience with advanced analytical techniques (e.g., Karl Fischer, GC, IC, ICP, TOC).
• Experience with quality systems, including QC/QA processes, basic statistics, and data trending.
• Experience using LIMS and strong Excel skills for data analysis.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee and their families to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength – focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).