Lab Analyst

Your Job Flint Hills Resources

Refinery in

Corpus Christi, Texas

is now hiring a

Lab Analyst

! The Lab Analyst is responsible for generating lab data in an accurate, precise, and timely manner. This data is used to optimize refinery operations and ensure the quality of our finished products. The core competencies required for this role involve the proper execution of analytical methods and procedures; attention to detail; the ability to organize and run multiple samples and analyses concurrently; and a general understanding of laboratory operations and best practices. The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated learner, flexible to changing priorities, and able to communicate effectively.

Our Team Our lab consists of 30+ individuals across various roles including chemists, analysts, and instrumentation specialists that function as a self-supported group to provide 24/7 support for the refinery. The Lab Analysts are our entry positions that form 5 person crews that work 12 hour rotating shifts to generate the bulk of the data used by the refinery.

What You Will Do

- Analyze hydrocarbon and aqueous samples for refinery reliability, optimization, and product certification

- Instrumentation used by analysts includes GCs, X-ray and combustion elemental analyzers, titrators, and physical properties analyzers

- Enter data and review results in our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), documentation of anomalous results

- Develop technical knowledge around the operation of the analytical instrumentation

- Adhere to safety practices, test methods, and data handling procedures

- Interface with customers within the organization to understand business needs, align on testing priorities, and clear communication of results

Work Environment: Laboratory Analysts work a 12-hour modified Dupont rotating shift schedule which will include weekends, holidays and night shift. The department also participates in an on-call rotation.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

- One (1) year or more of lab work experience

- Experience working in a QA/QC environment

What Will Put You Ahead

- Two (2) years or more of lab work experience

- Laboratory skills certification or natural sciences degree from an accredited institution

- Laboratory testing experience

- Previous work experience in a refinery or industrial/production lab environment

This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing (TWIC) rule and requires the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for un-escorted access to the facility within a specific time period.

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

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Who We Are As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline – delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

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Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).