Marathon Petroleum

Advanced Chemist

LocationMartinez, CA
Job Typefull_time
Salary$90,700-$156,400

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Advanced Chemist


Job Summary

The Marathon Martinez Renewable Facility located in Martinez, CA has an opening for a Advanced Refining Laboratory Chemist. The Advanced Chemist serves as the analytical/technical expert in laboratory methods and instruments to support safe, reliable, and compliant laboratory and refinery operations. Duties will include developing and validating test methods, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of lab instrumentation, ensure laboratory data is valid and compliant with internal/external rules and regulations, training of lab personnel, and lead analytical investigations such as special samples or projects. The position requires strong analytical background, interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments. The available schedule for the position are 9/80 and after hours calls are required on average several times a month. Business hours are typically: 7 AM - 4:00 PM.


Key Responsibilities:

Provide expert technical support to ensure laboratory complies with ASTM or other standard methods for testing as well as ASTM D6299/D6792 for laboratory SQC (statistical quality control) requirements such as developing and writing SOPs, monitoring, and maintaining SQC charts in QCPlus and reviewing lab data for abnormalities, trends, or leading indicators.
Ownership of specified analytical area in the lab to support daily critical testing, which includes performing calibrations, maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of test methods and instruments, researching, and implementing new analytical test methods including modifying methods when appropriate, validating new equipment
Respond to test or instrument issues during off-hours as needed.
Act as liaison to the lab for operations area team and leads non-routine analysis on products and intermediates for investigative purposes.
Help coordinate building maintenance activities, material ordering, instrument storage, and other general lab needs.
Other duties as assigned.


Education, Experience and Skills:


Minimum Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or Science related discipline with 4 college chemistry classes and 2 college chemistry labs.
Must have at least 5 years of experience as a Chemist in a refinery, petro-chemical, renewables, or other related industries such as 3rd party inspection labs.
Must be proficient in Microsoft: Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Must be able to wear appropriate PPE in the refinery (respirator), be able to physically perform all tasks in the field and take hair drug test and physical.
Must have a clean and valid driver’s license. (MPC determines valid status.)
Must be able to obtain a TWIC card.
Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.
Travel Requirement is 5% or less.
The available schedule for the position are 9/80 and after hours calls are required on average several times a month. Business hours are typically: 7 AM - 4:00 PM.


Preferred Qualifications

10 plus years of experience as a chemist in a refinery, petro-chemical, renewables, or other related industries such as 3rd party inspection labs.
Experience in Gas Chromatography (GC) including, troubleshooting and calibrations is preferred.
Experience in LIMS, Chemstation or other Lab related computer programs is preferred.
Experience with Statistical Quality Control (SQC) is preferred.

This job will posted through July 11, 2025.

This position belongs to a family of jobs with increasing responsibility, competency and skill level. Actual position title and pay grade will be based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.


Learn more about Marathon Petroleum’s benefits at


https://mympcbenefits.com/

As an energy industry leader, our career opportunities fuel personal and professional growth.


Location:


Martinez, California


Job Requisition ID:


00017501


Pay Min/Max:


$90,700.00 - $156,400.00 Salary


Grade:


10 - 11


Location Address:


150 Solano Way


Additional locations:


Education:


Bachelors (Required)


Employee Group:


Full time


Employee Subgroup:


Regular

Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant,


click here

.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department at


talentacquisition@marathonpetroleum.com

. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at


mympcbenefits.com

. The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

We will consider all qualified Applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

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