Lab Tech- Chemical

Various Hours as operations are  occurring 24/7
Need to have 2-5 years of Chemical experience
Notrees, TX

Essential Job Duties:
•    Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority.
•    Perform routine analyses, including control samples and calibration checks, without supervision.
•    Provide laboratory support including (but not limited to): preparation of equipment and reagents, storage of samples, packaging and shipping samples, stockroom/supplies, sampling, and instrument and method maintenance.
•    Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust instruments and methods
•    Maintain analytical data and Lab operating statistical record, to support plant operations and customer specification requirements.
•    Analyze & document raw materials, in-process and finished products in accordance with Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures .
•    Assure that the plant is furnished with sample analysis for process control decisions and technical studies in a timely, accurate manner. 
•    Be thoroughly familiar with and able to operate instrumentation such as analytical balances, IPC-OES, TOC analyzer, gas chromatographs, Microscope, Particle Size Analyzer
Qualifications - External
•    Associate's Degree in Chemistry or related field, two year Lab Tech program or equivalent education with a minimum 2 years of college chemistry and 1 year of college math or equivalent work experience.
•    Must be knowledgeable in analytical methods and functions and be able to perform mathematical calculations.
•    Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•    Ability to read, write and speak in English.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
•    Must possess valid driver’s license.
•    Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the possible use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.  
Additional Desired Qualifications
•    Experience in laboratory setting handling hazardous chemicals.
•    Wet Lab Chemistry Knowledge: Basics - moisture, pH, Specific Gravity, Total Solids and other basic lab equipment and procedures.
•    Good working knowledge of SAP.