Laboratory Technician - 7815
Westlake, LA
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Experienced
Position: Laboratory Technician
Position Type: W2 Contract - No Benefits
Position Location: Westlake, LA
Description:
Title: Laboratory Technician I — Lake Charles Refinery
Position Overview
Support the Lake Charles Refinery laboratory by performing routine and specialized analyses across process, finished product, standards, and environmental/outfall samples. This contingent role is intended to alleviate overtime and fatigue resulting from multiple long-term vacancies. Work aligns with Refinery and Loss Control Programs and emphasizes safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
Contract Details
• Contingent Type: Contractor (staff augmentation)
• Location: Lake Charles Refinery (Westlake, LA)
• Duration: 6 months, with potential for extension
• Schedule: 12-hour rotating shift; overtime may be required
Key Responsibilities:
Position Type: W2 Contract - No Benefits
Position Location: Westlake, LA
Description:
Title: Laboratory Technician I — Lake Charles Refinery
Position Overview
Support the Lake Charles Refinery laboratory by performing routine and specialized analyses across process, finished product, standards, and environmental/outfall samples. This contingent role is intended to alleviate overtime and fatigue resulting from multiple long-term vacancies. Work aligns with Refinery and Loss Control Programs and emphasizes safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
Contract Details
• Contingent Type: Contractor (staff augmentation)
• Location: Lake Charles Refinery (Westlake, LA)
• Duration: 6 months, with potential for extension
• Schedule: 12-hour rotating shift; overtime may be required
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform analyses of laboratory standards, in process samples, finished product, and outfall water, following approved analytical methods.
- Document regulatory data and maintain complete records compliant with the Laboratory Quality Assurance program.
- Coordinate sample pickup/logistics with environmental lab personnel and generate data analysis reports for engineers, operations, and maintenance.
- Maintain lab equipment and sustain a clean, contaminant free work area; execute QA/QC checks to ensure accuracy and integrity of results.
- Apply analytical standards/methods and regulatory requirements; use problem solving skills to address technical issues.
- Practice effective interpersonal skills daily (communication, listening, teamwork, leadership); comply with lab/company policies and applicable regulations.
- Legally authorized to work in the job posting country.
- 1+ years of refinery or chemical laboratory experience OR an associate’s degree or higher in a science/technical field.
- Basic math and analytical skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Valid TWIC credential.
- Ability to be on feet for the majority of a 12-hour shift
- Standard PPE with H2S Monitor
- Experience in refinery laboratory QA programs and loss control.
- Hands on experience with common refinery instruments (e.g., GC, HPLC, XRF, ICP, titration).
- Experience with environmental/outfall water monitoring and reporting.
- Familiarity with P66 site specific procedures and safety practices.
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