Refining Chemist

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

The Chemist is a member of the Tech Services Department reporting directly to the Laboratory Manager. The Chemist will be a leader and champion of quality data, good communications, safety, value addition, and continuous improvement within the Lab. Chemists must demonstrate leadership with regards to supporting Technicians, Area Teams, and the success of the Lab as a whole. Successful candidates must possess strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Conducts comprehensive chemical analysis of water, petroleum, gasoline, solvents and other compounds to identify elements or determine quantities contained by the use of standard tests and procedures.

- Records the results obtained through analysis; assembles and summarizes data in report form for management’s use.

- Recommends procedures to eliminate, solve or correct unfavorable conditions found as a results of analysis.

- Verifies tests prepared by testers that appear to be questionable by observing the procedure used and if procedures are correctly applied, checks the equipment and chemical solutions used to determine the reason for the test being questionable.

- Directs the activities of less experienced chemists, when assigned to special projects and trains them in conducting involved chemical analysis tests.

- Keeps abreast of the latest developments and changes in testing methods, equipment and techniques used in the chemical field.

- Becomes acquainted with the latest type of machines handling electronic type analysis, operates such machines and trains others in their operation, takes care of the maintenance and outlines special techniques to be used for their operation.

- Develop Lab Technicians to take on responsibilities listed in Item 7.

- May fill in for Laboratory Foreman or Laboratory Supervisor during vacation and other absences.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s Degree with 16 hours of college-level chemistry required. Chemistry Degree preferred.

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

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

Location:

Anacortes, Washington

Job Requisition ID:

00018826

Pay Min/Max:

$90,700.00 - $136,100.00 Salary

Grade:

10

Location Address:

10200 West March Point Rd

Additional locations:

Education:

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.

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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.