Chemist

Overview and 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.
• Ensures the laboratory’s operations adhere to the elements of good lab practice and applicable standards of quality control and quality assurance.
• Records and analyzes the results obtained, assembles and summarizes data, issues Certificate of Analysis (COAs) to external and internal customers.
• Conducts troubleshooting and develops corrective actions to mitigate unfavorable conditions found as a result of analysis and is knowledgeable on instruments in the lab and able to maintain equipment functionality.
• Verifies questionable tests by ensuring proper procedure was applied, checking the equipment and chemical solutions used, and recommending corrections as needed.
• Writes and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); develops training technicians and ensures compliance with MPC Lab Training Standards.
• Monitors and investigates Statistical Quality Control data to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.
• Develops lab procedures and assumes SME responsibility for various global lab SOPs used across sites.

• Must have a Chemistry, Bio-Chemistry or Biology Bachelor’s Degree to include 16 hours of college-level chemistry classes and 6 hours of Lab courses.
• Must have at least two (2) years or more of chemical analysis and refinery, manufacturing or third party laboratory experience.
• Must have basic understanding of the composition, properties, reactions, and structures of chemical substances.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be a team player working cohesively toward a common goal.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft:
  Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Must be proficient in LIMS software.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. (MPC determines valid status.)
• Must have steady employment history.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without the need for future VISA sponsorship.