Laboratory Chemist
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Job Description
Ergon West Virginia Inc. in Newell WV currently has an opening for a Laboratory Chemist.
This position provides supports refining operations through practical and theoretical chemistry expertise. This position collaborates across departments and implements solutions that optimize production ensure product quality and maintains safety and compliance.
Laboratory Chemist Responsibilities
- Develop and optimize laboratory methodologies for testing petroleum products and catalysts.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.
- Perform research to discover new additives or processes that can improve product quality or decrease environmental impact.
- Present research findings and recommendations to stakeholders and contribute to strategic decisionmaking processes.
- Set up new laboratory instrumentation write the standard operating procedure and train laboratory personnel in the operation of the new instrumentation.
- Document experimental procedures results and analytical data in compliance with quality management standards.
- Provide special nonroutine analytical support for research process environmental and operations for troubleshooting and optimization efforts.
- Assist in maintaining an internal audit program for test procedures calibrations calibration verifications and results reporting.
- Assist in maintaining calibration and maintenance documentation for analytical instrumentation.
- Improve techniques and understanding of instruments and identify training opportunities.
- Develop specifications for new equipment and review/make recommendations on vendor proposals.
- Prepare product sample requests.
- Generate laboratory data reports as necessary for product quality and environmental regulatory compliance.
- Provide guidance to laboratory personnel with instrument troubleshooting.
- Respond in offhours if needed to assist with critical equipment and testing.
- Conduct comprehensive chemical analyses to evaluate the properties of crude oil and refined products.
- Ensure laboratory safety protocols are adhered to and promote a culture of safety within the team.
Laboratory Chemist Skills/Requirements
- Bachelors degree in relevant chemistry or science discipline or equivalent experience.
- Good understanding of laboratory equipment and analysis techniques.
- Excellent analytical skills with a datadriven approach to decision making and problem solving.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills in both verbal and written formats.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in technical applications and Microsoft 365 products.
- Ability to collaborate with crossfunctional teams and maintain respectful relationships.
- Strong initiative and willingness to take responsibility.
Applicants must submit a resume to .
Must be able to pass a preemployment drug screen and background check. A clean MVR is required.
Ergon offers a competitive benefits package: 401(k) with company match Health Life Dental Paid Holidays Vacation Sick Leave Tuition Assistance and Profit Sharing.
Ergon West Virginia Inc. is an EEO/AAP employer.
Employment offer contingent upon preemployment drug test background check and MVR.
Employment Type
Full-Time
