Laboratory Technician Trainee

Chevron Corp.; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron is seeking a Laboratory Technician Trainee in Pascagoula, Mississippi to perform testing on refinery process samples and finished products using prescribed methods and QC/QA protocols.

Responsibilities include providing chemistry information and analytical testing services, troubleshooting instruments, and validating data to ensure accuracy and integrity. This is a 24/7 rotating shift role requiring safety awareness and reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience in Petrochemical / Environmental / Industrial laboratory.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Good computer skills (MS Office) and an aptitude for learning new software.
• This is a Safety Sensitive Position. Candidates must demonstrate personal commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations with a proven track record in Safety and Reliability
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or 2 Years of college-level Chemistry with 2 years of laboratory experience OR 3 years of experience in Petrochemical / Environmental / Industrial laboratory
• Preferred: Familiarity with Chemical/Refining analytical testing instrumentation

Responsibilities

• Provide chemistry information, analytical testing services, instrument troubleshooting and repair, and consulting for main and process laboratories to support various groups within the refinery.
• Perform a wide variety of tests on refinery process samples and finished products per established procedures.
• Use of test methods that includes simple methods such as density/gravity, color, and viscosity to more complex methods such as knock (octane) testing, automatic distillation and titration, gas chromatography, atomic absorption spectroscopy, etc.
• Checks test results against specifications. Utilizes standard Quality Control / Quality Assurance processes to ensure accuracy and precision of results.
• Validates data to ensure accuracy and integrity, performs calculations, and reports test results.
• Checks and calibrates equipment, reviews test methods, and performs preventive or corrective maintenance.
• Participates in safety program which includes activities such such as assessing tasks to ensure the proper preventative safeguards are in place and functioning as designed as well as documenting losses and potential losses.
• These positions are responsible for 24/7 required testing on refinery process samples and finished products per established procedures.

Skills

MS Office

Aptitude for learning software

Safety awareness

Willing to work rotating shifts

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position of Laboratory Technician Trainee located in Pascagoula, Mississippi through November 17th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

The Laboratory Technician Trainee performs testing on Refinery process samples and finished products. Utilizes prescribed methods and QC/QA protocols. Testing varies from simple methods such as density, distillation, and viscosities to more complex methods including GC, XRF, octanes, and ICP.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Provide chemistry information, analytical testing services, instrument troubleshooting and repair, and consulting for main and process laboratories to support various groups within the refinery.
• Perform a wide variety of tests on refinery process samples and finished products per established procedures.
• Use of test methods that includes simple methods such as density/gravity, color, and viscosity to more complex methods such as knock (octane) testing, automatic distillation and titration, gas chromatography, atomic absorption spectroscopy, etc.
• Checks test results against specifications. Utilizes standard Quality Control / Quality Assurance processes to ensure accuracy and precision of results.
• Validates data to ensure accuracy and integrity, performs calculations, and reports test results.

• Checks and calibrates equipment, reviews test methods, and performs preventive or corrective maintenance.

• Participates in safety program which includes activities such such as assessing tasks to ensure the proper preventative safeguards are in place and functioning as designed as well as documenting losses and potential losses.

• These positions are responsible for 24/7 required testing on refinery process samples and finished products per established procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a Petrochemical / Environmental / Industrial laboratory
• Valid driver’s license
• Willing to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Good computer skills (MS Office) and an aptitude for learning new software.
• This is a Safety Sensitive Position. Candidates must demonstrate personal commitment to Incident and Injury Free Operations with a proven track record in Safety and Reliability

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Chemical/Refining analytical testing instrumentation
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or 2 Years of college-level Chemistry with 2 years of laboratory experience OR 3 years of experience in Petrochemical / Environmental / Industrial laboratory
• Good problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Capable of simultaneously performing multiple tasks with limited supervision.
• Refinery / Chemical Plant Process Operations knowledge

Relocation Options:

Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.