Laboratory Analyst

Title Laboratory Analyst Company CITGO Location Lake Charles, LA CITGO seeks to hire Laboratory Analysts to join our team in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The Lake Charles Refinery lab runs approximately 59,000 samples per month. The lab’s responsibility is to deliver sample results to the refinery in a timely and accurate manner. Laboratory Analysts contribute to this workflow by providing reliable and timely sample collection from the field as well as quality testing within the laboratory. Considerable outside work is required, including extensive lifting and climbing on a daily basis. Responsibilities Promote safety in the operation of the laboratory Perform various housekeeping and other tasks to ensure the safety of the laboratory Work shift work and be available to work overtime as required for vacancies Collect samples from refinery operating units and deliver to the laboratory at least every two hours Deliver sample cylinders, bottles, tags and other lab supplies to the operating units as required Sample component blend tanks and finished product tanks Requires coordination with outside inspection companies Sample collection types will include tap, upper, middle, lower, and averages of tanks Ensure proper identification/tagging of the samples and deliver to the laboratory (up to 6 tanks per day) Train and qualify on analytical tests as required by supervision, which includes: Processing samples from login to disposal Preparing standards and reagents as required Performing analytical analyses Reporting timely and accurate data to the lab database Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment as directed including calibrations Minimum Requirements Education/Experience Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or related field, OR Four (4) years of laboratory experience in a refinery or petrochemical facility. Valid Driver’s License. Must not have tested with CITGO Lake Charles within the past 12 months. Must be able to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credentials Card). TWIC Eligibility Requirements: The Maritime Transportation Security Act requires all persons who will need unescorted access to the regulated facility to have a valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), issued in accordance with the rules established by the United States Coast Guard and the Transportation Security Administration. Candidates selected for employment must meet eligibility criteria to obtain a TWIC card. Must have the ability to work shift work and be available for overtime. Must have the ability to climb ladders/work in high locations. Must successfully complete assessments, background checks, and medical exams. Relocation benefits are available for this position. Employer will not sponsor visas for this position. CITGO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr