An exciting career awaits you

The Anacortes, WA Refinery has an opening for a qualified Lab Technician. This position is full-time, salaried non-exempt in a 24-7 lab. This is a 7 on 7 off schedule shift, rotating days and nights. A typical work week will be Friday through Thursday with a start time of 6 o’clock. Overtime may be required. See key responsibilities below.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (include but are not limited to):

• Prepare standards, calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair instrumentation.
• Prepare chemical reagents needed to perform routine testing.
• Perform physical and chemical testing on various hydrocarbon samples using a variety of techniques.
• Utilize and understand how to use a basic LIMS system.
• Run proper QC and maintain records per lab protocols.
• Understand and maintain laboratory documentation practices.
• Perform required environmental testing for wastewater permits and generate the necessary reports.
• Perform special projects and testing as assigned by Lead Chemist and/or Laboratory Day Foreman.
• Perform daily QC checks on lab instrumentation to ensure quality assurance.
• Trains Laboratory Technicians in the use of instruments/new methods.
• Be responsible for making hand blends to perform routine or special testing.
• Be responsible for reporting data with accuracy and precision.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree required with at least four college chemistry courses and two college chemistry labs.
• One year or more of analytical laboratory experience preferred
• Familiarity and knowledge of the testing methods and chemical substance used in a refining lab is ideal.
• A valid driver's license and ability to pass an MVR is required.

**Relocation is not available for this position**