Research Support Technologist

Chevron; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Chevron is seeking a Research Support Technologist in Ames, IA. The role involves operating bench scale equipment, conducting lab activities, and assisting engineers in designing and commissioning new lab capabilities.

You will support safety programs and maintain documentation while handling hazardous materials in a controlled environment. The position requires a BS in a STEM field, 3–4 years of relevant experience, and the ability to work independently under deadlines.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering or similar STEM discipline.
• Minimum 3–4 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to follow processes and procedures implicitly.
• Comfortable standing for long periods in a lab.

Responsibilities

• Operate bench scale equipment and perform lab activities (blending, filtrations, reactions, distillations, analytical testing).
• Assist in assembly, operation, and maintenance of experimental systems at the Ames Technology Center (ATC).
• Support engineers in design, development and commissioning of lab equipment and capabilities.

Skills

Lab safety

Manual dexterity

Oral and written communication

Multitasking in fast-paced env

Education

B.S. in Chemical Engineering

Tools

Torque wrench

Drill

Job description

Chevron is accepting online applications for the position Research Support Technologist through September 28th at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time).

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

• Operates bench scale equipment and performs various laboratory activities such as blending, filtrations, reactions, distillations, and performs some analytical testing
• Contributes to the assembly, operations, and maintenance of experimental systems in the Ames Technology Center (ATC)
• Supports Research Support Engineers in the design, selection, development and commissioning of new laboratory equipment and capabilities
• Adheres to lab process safety and Operational Excellence (OE) programs including work authorization system and coordination with Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) personnel and P&PD co-workers
• Maintains a high degree of independence, responsibility, reliability, and accountability in conducting experiments. Works effectively under pressure of multiple deadlines.
• Handles hazardous materials such as flammable liquids, high pressure compressed gases, acids, and bases. PPE provided/required.
• Taking day-to-day work direction from Research Support Engineers
• Timely and accurate communication on progress of projects and experiments
• Conducts laboratory experiments, as directed, to support the development, improvement, troubleshooting, and scale-up of manufacturing processes.
• Configures laboratory systems and equipment to facilitate experimentation
• Assists in troubleshooting, maintaining and improving laboratory equipment and processes
• Assists in drafting and updating technical documentation such as SOPs
• Helps maintain a safe, organized and clean working environment in the laboratory

Required qualifications

• B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Biosystems Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, or similar STEM discipline
• Minimum 3-4 years of relevant work experience
• Safe work history and strong safe work ethic (this is a safety sensitive position)
• Candidate must have the ability to follow processes and procedures implicitly
• Ability to lift 5-gallon containers (approximately 45 pounds)
• Candidate must be comfortable standing and working for long periods of time in a laboratory environment
• Candidate must have mechanical aptitude and experience using common hand tools such as a torque wrench and drill
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and co-workers (oral and written)
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and Powerpoint
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced work environment

Preferred qualifications

• Direct experience with biofuels and/or renewable feedstocks such as fats & oils
• Familiar with process engineering fundamentals (example – understanding process flow diagrams and Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
• Experience with lab scale process instrumentation and equipment (example - pressure transmitters, thermocouples, small pumps, mixers, heat trace, process control, assembly of compression tube fittings)
• Experience with assembly of glassware apparatus for vacuum operations
• Experience with operating standing drill press and horizontal/vertical band saw

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of the application process, you will be required to take an assessment that measures aptitude and work styles. We recommend you allow approx. 45 minutes to complete the assessment in one sitting. If you need to exit, your progress will be saved.

You will be immediately directed to the testing portal upon submittal of your application, at which point you will have72 hours (about 3 days) to complete the on-line assessment.

Once complete, your assessment score will be valid for 180 days. Should you re-apply for another Job Requisition within this timeframe that includes the Lab Assessment, you will be required to complete the application process and then click on the assessment link. This will resubmit your previous results.

Relocation Options:

Relocation will not be considered.

International Considerations:

Expatriate assignments will not be considered.

Chevron regrets that it is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status for this position.