Laboratory Technician, Bayway Refinery

Phillips 66; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Laboratory Technician for its Bayway Refinery in Linden, NJ. This role involves testing and analyzing petroleum products and environmental samples. Technicians will work in a highly automated lab and must be flexible with shifts, including nights and weekends. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and safety awareness, while those with an Associate’s Degree or more experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of lab or refinery work experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the US.
• Willing to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance and control tests on samples.
• Write reports and documents based on findings.
• Assist and train other Laboratory Technicians.

Skills

Safety Awareness

Data Analysis

Report Writing

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Team Training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate’s Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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The Laboratory Technician, Bayway Refinery plays a key role in testing and analyzing a variety of petroleum products, process streams, and environmental samples in support of quality assurance and control. The Technician works in a technically complex, highly automated laboratory within the largest refinery on the East Coast.

The laboratory at Bayway Refinery supports a 24/7 operating schedule, therefore Technicians are assigned to a rotating EOWEO (every other weekend off) work schedule that could cover days, nights, weekends and holidays.

This position requires the successful completion of an online assessment. If you meet the required qualifications of the position, a link to complete the assessment will be emailed to you immediately after your completed application is received. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the email. The assessment must be completed within 7 days of your application date OR prior to the job posting expiration date (May 27, 2025), whichever is earlier. Your assessment results will be valid for one year.

Responsibilities May Include

• Demonstrating awareness and commitment to safety
• Upholding company values, understanding and implementing all relevant company policies and procedures to ensure all work meets the required standard
• Taking samples/readings of various process streams
• Writing cohesive reports, documents and memos
• Performing various quality assurance and quality control tests on product/process samples per procedure
• Interpreting data and analyzing validity
• Assisting and training other Laboratory Technicians
• Reporting data using lab information management system
• Performing routine maintenance/troubleshooting on laboratory equipment
• Reviewing QA/QC charts for trends and results
• Documenting and recording findings according to established procedures
• Occasionally required to work outdoors with exposure to weather elements; some lifting is required
• Working with outside contractors and agencies
• Participating in safety reviews
• Participating in annual training refreshers

Required Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions
• 1 or more years of laboratory or refinery/petrochemical work experience
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Intermediate or better proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Willing and able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC). Information can be found at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic
• Willing and able to perform/comply, with or without reasonable accommodation, with the following:
• Work shift schedule, including but not limited to days, nights, weekend, holidays, rotating shift
• Wear Nomex fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel toe shoes, ear and eye protection)
• Maintain face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)
• Standing in place for long periods
• Walking on flat surfaces or slight inclines
• Lifting and/or carrying objects weighing between 10 and 50 lbs.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling and reaching below the waist, from waist to shoulder and above shoulder

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or Process Technology
• 3 or more years of lab technician experience in the refining or petrochemical industry
• Experience working in a refinery or industrial setting
• Knowledge of applicable ASTM, EPA, Federal, State, County regulatory requirements
• Ability to learn and perform all procedures used in a Quality Control Lab for product testing
• Demonstrated proficiency in laboratory software