LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
PAY RANGE: $25.00 - $26.00
Overview:
This is an R&D laboratory technician position on the CCUS & Separations team in the Build for Tomorrow unit under the Molecular Conversion department, part of the Innovation organization under COMPANY'S Technical Center. This position supports experimental research and development work in the gas and liquid separations area, working under the guidance and supervision of research engineers and other lab technologists. The position is dynamic and requires a variety of laboratory skills depending on the project needs.
Assist in research and development of new physical and chemical separation processes for hydrocarbons at the lab, bench, and potentially pilot scale.
Prepare separation agents (solvents, adsorbents, membranes) and evaluate them with various small-scale batch and flow units.
Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain separations test equipment (batch test reactors and pure compound microunits).
Compile data and make basic calculations related to data workup.
General upkeep of the laboratory, fabricating lab-scale pilot plants, performing routine instrument calibration, scheduling safety inspections, maintaining chemical inventory, purchasing equipment and chemicals, and filing data for interpretation by research engineers.
Perform non-routine duties and tasks as required.
Ensure attention to safety when working with chemicals, high-pressure, and high-temperature process units.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
Maintain a clean, neat, and safe laboratory according to safety policies and tenets. This includes keeping the lab up to date on safety inspections (e.g., regulator and relief valve inspections). It also includes maintaining chemical inventory and other appropriate safety records for lab operations. Follow all safety regulations and procedures.
May set up new small bench-scale equipment as needed. Uses co-workers, the shops, and HES for more extensive building/modification of microunits.
The job will occasionally require intense all-day sampling of experiments that are being run. Assists other Separations Laboratory technicians as needed.
Perform instrument calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair on Gas Chromatographs, laboratory instruments, and other equipment.
Fabricate, run, troubleshoot, and repair bench-scale units as needed.
Perform other duties as needed, such as packing & shipping samples, writing/updating procedures, data analysis, preparation of special reports, and ordering supplies.
Required Qualifications:
College chemistry and strong mathematical skills.
Good computer and oral/written communication skills are important. This includes MS Outlook, Excel (data manipulation and graphing), and Word, along with analytical instrument software
Preferred Qualifications:
B.S. in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience in an industrial research environment is a plus
Strong background in laboratory experimental work and basic laboratory skills
Operation of bench-scale unit, as well as maintenance and modification
Pay attention to detail, detect issues, and propose solutions
Strong mechanical skills in repairing and modifying equipment
Ability to work with complex tasks, complex projects, and multiple tasks at the same time
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven experience working within a team environment and drawing and learning from others' skills.
Pay: $25.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Education:
Work Location: In person
