Laboratory Technician lll

Job Description

Job Description

LABORATORY TECHNICIAN III

1. Corporate Job Title

Laboratory Technician III

1. Reporting Relationships

Laboratory Manager

1. Position Summary

Perform laboratory testing of crude, refined petroleum products and petrochemicals for purposes such as Qualitative Analysis, Quality Control and Process Control. Certify that samples conform to contractual specifications as per customer’s request.

1. Minimum Requirements

• Requires a H.S. Degree (or equivalent).
• Must possess basic computer, math, and science skills.
• Must demonstrate ability to grasp new procedures quickly and be capable of working independently upon completion of training.
• Must have minimum 2 years' experience in a petroleum lab

1. Responsibilities

As instructed by the Shift Supervisor and/or Laboratory Manager under the strict guidelines described in Laboratory Manuals and ASTM/API procedures:

• Analyzes crude and refined petroleum, petrochemical, and chemical products, as well as Quality Control samples to verify conformity to specifications.
• Documents each test result and maintain neat, complete, and accurate records.
• Prepares corresponding customer or Quality Control reports through Camin Cargo
• Control’s computer system.
• Performs Quality Assurance/Quality Control testing as required for each instrument.
• Calibrates each instrument as needed and maintain in clean working condition.
• Maintains and cleans laboratory instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Be available during non-working hours, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the
• Laboratory Manager and/or Operations Department.

1. Fitness for Duty – Physical Demands

Workday consists of 12 hours however this can vary day to day and shift to shift. Some of the retain work is performed outdoors, wearing full Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and could include possible exposure to high and low temperatures for a prolonged duration of time. Laboratory work is normally performed indoors under climate-controlled conditions.

All times listed in the table below are approximate.

• Maximum Lift-Floor to knee; Knuckle to waist; Waist to shoulder

Weight Up to 45 lbs.- Duration/Day Up to 1 hours.

• Walking