Laboratory Technician

NES Fircroft; Superior (WI); On-site; USD 35,817 - 42,705; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a Contract Lab Chemist in Superior, WI. In this role, you will work in a temperature-controlled environment conducting process control and product certification testing on various refinery feedstocks. Your responsibilities include performing QC testing, maintaining laboratory safety, and documenting results accurately. A B.S. in Chemistry is preferred along with 2-4 years of lab experience. This position offers a competitive pay range of $26.00 to $31.00 per hour and requires local candidates only.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemistry is preferred but a 4-year science degree with chemistry coursework is acceptable.
• 2-4 years of laboratory experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in refinery safety and health initiatives.
• Perform routine and QC testing as directed by the Chemists.
• Document testing results in the Laboratory Information Management System.
• Maintain laboratory instruments and areas.
• Write Safe Work Permits for maintenance tasks.
• Assist with inventory control.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Communication

Organizational

Ability to work independently

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word

Scientific and math skills

Education

B.S. in Chemistry (preferred)

4-year science-related degree with 2 years of chemistry courses

2-4 years of laboratory experience

Job description

Contract Lab Chemist

Location: Superior, WI | Duration: 1 year, possible extension | Pay Range: $26.00/yr - $31.00/yr ($26-31/hr)

Description

A Contract Lab Chemist works in a temperature-controlled environment performing process control and product certification testing on various refinery feedstocks, intermediate streams, finished products, and processing chemicals. Additional tasks include running QC samples to support the accuracy of the process control and certification testing. This role supports the safe and efficient operation of the refinery and assists Marketing in selling high-quality fuels, petroleum feedstocks, and asphalt to retailers and government entities.

Duties

• Participate in all refinery safety & health initiatives.
• Perform routine and QC testing as directed by the Chemists.
• Document all testing results in the Laboratory Information Management System.
• Clean and maintain laboratory instruments, equipment and areas; perform routine maintenance and assist the Chemists with more complex repairs.
• Write Safe Work Permits for maintenance on building, grounds, or instruments.
• Perform other duties as assigned (QC administration, writing procedures, ordering supplies, training, etc.)
• Assist with inventory control.
• Write work requests for maintenance.
• Assist the Lab Tester with tank sampling if necessary.

Skills

• Multitasking – effectively handling simultaneous samples.
• Time management – meeting testing deadlines.
• Communication – relaying precise, detailed, accurate information.
• Organizational – tracking and accurately reporting results.
• Ability to work independently.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Scientific and math skills to apply formulas, identify significant figures and round numbers.

Qualifications

1. B.S. in Chemistry (preferred).
2. 4-year science-related degree with 2 years (~20+ credits) of general and organic chemistry courses with labs.
3. 2-4 years of laboratory experience.

Schedule: 40 hours/week. Potential for occasional 12-hour shifts (days/nights) as needed.

We are looking for local candidates only.