Lab Analyst
Oxy
- New Jersey
- Permanent
- Full-time
- This position is responsible for planning and conducting the laboratory procedures for environmental, product, and process analysis in compliance with federal and corporate guidelines.
- Maintains 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.
- Supports the safety process systems through participation in planned inspections, job observations, near miss reporting, incident investigation, area audits, and other programs as required.
- Participates in daily operations meetings to communicate information related to safety, environmental compliance, quality, cost consciousness, reliability, and operations.
- Maintains laboratory skills, training, and qualification standards related to the procedures and processes required to support a knowledgeable and effective work force.
- Performs all analyses as defined in the Laboratory Procedures Manuals and Quality manuals.
- Participates with other Lab Analysts in troubleshooting problems with procedures and equipment.
- Responsible for conducting quality control and environmental lab sampling, as well as verifying the accuracy of field operations lab sampling results.
- Supports ISO system and quality through statistical verification of the operability and accuracy of instruments.
- Performs the necessary duties to maintain housekeeping in the laboratory.
- Initiates corrective action for process, safety, or environmental deficiencies.
- Understands the use and location of emergency equipment in the laboratory and sampling locations.
- Understands the emergency procedures as outlined in the Emergency Response Plan and related laboratory procedures.
- Conducts each operation in accordance with the Chemical Hygiene Plan.
- Knows the types of personal protective equipment available and when and where to use it.
- Ensures that all samples and chemicals are properly labeled.
- Supports and performs the laboratory service function to include: storage of product samples, packaging and shipping samples, stockroom services to the laboratory and plant, and sampling services; along with maintenance of lab instruments and equipment.
- Ensures a high level of internal and external customer service. Reports and follows up on customer issues and complaints, as appropriate.
- Provides attention to detail, and dedication to work, in order to ensure reliability of the work site as well as a high-quality product.
- Supports and fulfills the requirements of the plant’s ISO Quality System.
- Assists with special projects as requested and work schedules allow.
- Completes any additional responsibilities assigned by Plant Management.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related field, OR Associates Degree in Chemistry with 2 years of industrial or manufacturing related laboratory experience, OR minimum of 4 years of industrial or manufacturing related laboratory experience.
- Must be knowledgeable in analytical methods and functions and be able to perform mathematical calculations.
- Must be able to work rotating shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays as necessary.
- High 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 40 lbs., climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending, stooping is required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.
- Experience in laboratory setting handling hazardous chemicals.
- Familiarity with the Pedricktown Industrial Complex laboratory.
- Good working knowledge of SAP
- Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees.
- Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
- Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.