Research Technician

A top oil & gas company in Richmond, CA, is seeking a Research Technician to join their team. The open position is for a Research Technician in the Metal & Contaminant Team (M&C), within Global Laboratory Services. The Metal and Contaminant team are responsible for metals and non-metals preparation and analyses of various organic and aqueous matrices, performing wet chemistry analysis and advanced element speciation analysis. Various analytical instrumentation used: ICP AES; ICP-MS, and hyphenated techniques such as GC-ICP-MS &, LC-ICP-MS, LA-ICP-MS, titration, wet chemistry, elemental analysis by combustion, and XRF techniques.
Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:
• The open position requires a strong background in wet chemistry in addition to flexibility and versatility in working among the different labs within the M&C team.
• This is a high sample volume laboratory that requires fast turnaround time, the capability to set different test methods in aqueous and organic media
• The successful candidate will prepare samples and perform standard and non-standard analytical measurements on elemental analysis by combustion techniques, as well as wet chemistry analysis
• Reviewing large volumes of data and interpretation of quality control, applicants must have proper planning, organizing, and flexibility skills.
• Effectively communicate orally and in writing with supervisors, peers, facility support people, project customers, and suppliers; document all experiments, data, and analyses in laboratory notebooks and spreadsheets; write standard operating procedures, technical reports, peer review articles, and presentations.
Exhibit all Chevron Values/Behaviors like integrity, trust, diversity, ingenuity, partnership, Protecting People and the Environment, and high performance. Having a passion for safety is essential.

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor's in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Biochemistry, STEM-related, or equivalent OR 2+ years of demonstrated experience in analytical laboratory (in school or professional experience)

Self-start and multitasker


Ability to work in a high volume lab


Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Downstream gas chromatograph experience


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.