Lab Technician I

Full job description

SUMMARY: This position provides operational support to all aspects of the lab.

RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned at management's discretion.

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment by observing all local, state, and federal regulations regarding health, safety and the environment. This includes all established plant and lab safety practices to ensure good housekeeping/hygiene practices are maintained.
• Perform routine wet and instrumental chemistry analyses in accordance with established analytical methods and laboratory operating procedures.
• Prepare standards and perform calculations.
• Operate quality control system by entering data, observing control charts.
• Review standardization, quality control and sample analytical data for accuracy.
• Review, release, and record sample results.
• Collect and run samples in the plant as directed.

REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty/function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the work environment, knowledge, skills, and/or ability required or preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions as listed below.

• High school diploma or GED required, associate degree in chemistry or related science field preferred.

• Prior experience in petroleum or chemical industries preferred.
• Ability to read and write effective reports and business correspondence using standard Microsoft Office products.
• Oral presentation skills must be effective with all levels of management.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is typically performed in a laboratory setting within a biodiesel plant. Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and flammable substances is possible.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Schedule and working hours to be determined. Occasionally extended hours or changes in schedule will be required as special circumstances arise.

WHY JOIN SEABOARD ENERGY?

• Traditional benefits include: competitive pay, affordable medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, retirement savings plans for full-time and active employees, flexible spending accounts, life/AD&D insurance, family life insurance and employee assistance program.
• Other benefits: career training and advancement, discounted pork products, employee referral bonuses, wellness programs, annual family events and discount programs.

ABOUT SEABOARD ENERGY

As a Seaboard Corporation company, we work collaboratively with the other Seaboard companies to promote sustainable energy projects, including but not limited to, the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel.