Research Technician
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Job Location:
Richmond, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 65700 - 116600
Posted on:
24-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Total Number of Openings
1Additives Technology R&D Laboratory Technician
Blend Expert Team (BET) is currently seeking a Research Technician to support research & product development customer support and technical service activities. This position is located in Chevrons Richmond CA Technology Center. The successful candidate will work in a team of scientists and engineers mainly providing laboratory support to the Teams projects.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
- Blending additive packages and finished oils for testing.
- Scheduling blends and tests and coordinating shipping of samples.
- Conducting basic laboratory bench tests.
- Analyzing test results with charts and graphs when possible.
- Interpreting data and making recommendations.
- Reporting findings and conclusions in oral and written formats.
- Preparing summaries and maintaining records.
- Assisting in designing testing protocols and research programs.
- Managing laboratory including chemical inventory and instrument maintenance
Required Qualifications:
- BS degree in chemistry or a related field or 3 years of experience working in the additives for lubricating oils or lubricants industry in lieu of the degree.
- Skilled in basic laboratory procedures with at least 1 year of experience working in chemical or blending laboratories.
- Demonstrated experience conducting laboratory work safely and accurately.
- Demonstrated skills in basic laboratory procedures.
- Communicates clearly and provides timely updates.
- Ability to prepare summaries and present results.
- Demonstrated computer skills (e.g. MS Office.)
- Ability to work well in a Team Oriented environment and understand Teams objectives and individual responsibilities. Works well with team members and willing to help others when business needs require.
- Committed to always following Chevrons 10 Tenets of OE and to SWA.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience working with additives for lubricating oils.
- Ability to manage daily activities with minimal supervision.
- Capable of working on multiple concurrent projects.
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.
Regulatory Disclosure for US Positions
The compensation and reference to benefits for this role is listed on this posting in compliance with applicable law. Please note that the compensation and benefits listed below are only applicable for U.S. payroll offers.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $65700 $116600. The selected candidates compensation will be determined based on their skills experience and qualifications.
Chevron offers competitive compensation and benefits programs which includes but is not limited to variable pay health care coverage retirement plan protection coverage time off and leave programs training and development opportunities and a range of allowances connected to specific work situations. Details are available at Regulatory notice:
Chevron is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religious creed sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin or ancestry age mental or physical disability medical condition reproductive health decision-making military or veteran status political preference marital status citizenship genetic information or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation please email us at .
Chevron participates in E-Verify in certain locations as required by law.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
Chevron works to meet the world's growing demand for energy by exploring for oil and natural gas; refining and marketing gasoline; producing chemicals and more.
