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POSITION SUMMARY:

Marathon Petroleum Company LP a recognized leader in the energy industry is currently hiring a full-time Lab Technician at our Anacortes Refinery.

This role offers immediate responsibility hands-on experience and a competitive benefits package. The position operates on a 12-hour rotating day/night shift schedule which includes weekends and overtime as needed.

As a Lab Technician you will play a vital role in supporting the facilitys quality assurance and production goals. This position reports directly to the Lab Supervisor. Lab Technicians work in a safety-sensitive environment and must successfully complete a rigorous pre-employment assessment process drug/alcohol and medical screenings and a background check.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and adheres to all written analytical and safety Standard Operating Procedures established by MPC
• Understands and adheres to and maintains all Safety SQC and test method procedures
• Participate actively in safety meetings including surfacing hazards/concerns and suggestions for improvement
• Dispose of all samples per site procedures
• Enter routine sample results accurately into LIMS as soon as practical and special sample results as soon as obtained. Communicates promptly with customers
• Operates as an effective laboratory team. Each members actions reflect the team and have a direct effect on how the lab the refinery and the MPC organization achieve their mission
• Makes proper relief in work area. Communicates pending analyses instrument problems SQC concerns operational issues affecting the lab and off-spec results
• Reads e-mail area notes and applicable orders as appropriate
• Completes all required training and CBT modules by due date
• Keeps work areas clean and orderly to maintain a high level of safety and efficiency
• Effectively validates results generated prior to reporting
• Reviews SQC chart after each standard entry for the associated analysis. Completes corrective action forms for out-of-control points attempts to resolve SQC alarms according to skill level and communicates to appropriate chemist and/or supervisor
• Perform daily QC checks on lab instrumentation to ensure quality assurance.
• Inform the supervisor when lab supplies are running low. Maintains stock of consumable supplies in each lab
• Prepare chemical reagents needed to perform routine testing
• Perform physical and chemical testing on various hydrocarbon samples using a variety of techniques
• Be responsible for making hand blends to perform routine or special testing
• Understand and maintain laboratory documentation practices
• Perform required environmental testing for wastewater permits and generate the necessary reports
• Trains Laboratory Technicians in the use of instruments/new methods
• Perform sample collection as applicable
• Support standards calibrate troubleshoot maintain and repair instrumentation as applicable

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 4 college level courses in Chemistry and 2 college level Chemistry labs required.
• Experience in QC/production laboratory in petroleum refining or petrochemical industry or analytical laboratory experience preferred.
• Familiarity and knowledge of the testing methods and chemical substances used in a refining lab is ideal.
• Must be willing to work a 12-hour rotating shift (Days/Nights) on a seven (7) on seven (7) off schedule including weekends holidays and must be available for overtime. The current schedule for days is 6am. - 6pm. and nights 6pm. - 6am.

Pay starts at $36.82-$49.68 per hour. Wage progressions are associated with years of services and job qualifications. Employment also includes a highly competitive benefits package including retirement and medical. Benefits information can be found on .

As an energy industry leader our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.

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Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race color religion creed sex gender (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression reproductive health decision-making age mental or physical disability medical condition or AIDS/HIV status ancestry national origin genetic information military veteran status marital status citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal state or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant click here.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP please contact our Human Resources Department at . Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes but is not limited to access to health vision and dental insurance paid time off 401k matching program paid parental leave and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment including those with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.