5273 Lab Technician I

Summary:
The open position reports to the Crude Oil Assay and Refinery Support team within Global Lab Services (GLS).
GLS which resides in the Product & Analytical Division of the Energy Technology Company (ETC).
GLS is responsible for crude oil and petroleum product characterization and process problem-solving using analytical chemistry.

Job Responsibilities:
The open position requires working primarily in material characterization of the Crude Oil Assay and Refinery Support team.
The successful candidate will prepare samples and perform standard and non-standard analytical measurements using the following analyses: particle count & size analysis, microscopy related jobs (light microscopy, scanning electron microscopy, electron microprobe), XPS, surface tension analysis along with various sample preparation techniques.
Additional job responsibilities could include maintaining chemical inventory in the lab, reporting, and communicating analytical results with lab customers.
The candidate is required to abide by all of Company’s safety measures each day.

Required Qualifications:
Experience working in a petroleum laboratory.
Previous working experience in an analytical testing lab.
Excellent manual dexterity and eyesight to carry out work with small objects, and the competence to maintain and repair lab apparatus.
The applicants are required to have good planning, organizing and flexibility skills.
Lifting and carrying ~20lbs.

Education Required:
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or related science field.
Manager will consider experience in lieu of a degree.