Chemist

The Chemist will provide technical, operational, and analytical support to the Quality Control laboratory (Lab), production units, and business teams for driving improvements to product quality processes and the Lab. The Chemist also supports compliance requirements for ISO, ASTM and other industry standards. The focus of the position is to ensure the Lab provides accurate, reliable, and timely data to support both internal and external customers. The individual reports to the Lab Team Lead for CCO.

Roles & Responsibilities

* Lab focal point for new projects and new instrumentation setup
* Identifies and drives improvement in Lab processes/systems, testing, methods, and cost
* Provides instrumentation troubleshooting support beyond Lab Specialist and Day Tech capabilities
* Ensures timely calibration and maintenance of Lab equipment
* Provides technical input and guidance to ensure Lab support for process troubleshooting, process improvement, and new business development
* Focal point for operating units and business units to interface with the Lab for analytical support
* Provides technical training on Lab quality systems for Lab technicians
* Sets high expectations for quality and timeliness of action item (MOC, Intelex, etc.) resolution
* Supports business teams as needed to develop testing protocols and methods for new products
* Develops and maintains industry best practice knowledge and applies to the Lab
* Supports product quality incident investigations
* Leads formal investigation teams for continual improvement
* Responsible for implementation and adherence of relevant Operational Excellence & corporate standards

Min. Qualifications

* BS degree in Chemistry or related STEM field
* Minimum of 6 years of experience in a refining, petrochemical, or chemical environment
* Demonstrated corporate competencies
* Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and techniques
* Demonstrated IT capability for implementation of analytical instrumentation
* Good computing skills
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities
* Demonstrated ability in project management and gap closures

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Gas Chromatography and other Olefins related physical testing
• Experience using lab software including Sample Manager, SAP and Chromeleon
• Proven ability to identify continuous improvement and value generation opportunities and deliver solutions#L