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Lab Technician, Ferndale Refinery

Job in Ferndale, Whatcom County, Washington, 98248, USA
Listing for: Phillips 66
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-16
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 89481 USD Yearly USD 89481.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Lab Technician, Ferndale Refinery

Location:

Ferndale, WA, US, 98248 Job Field:
Operations Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future The Technician III, Lab, performs tasks related to the completion of routine and non-routine testing within the lab. This includes, but is not limited to, the day-to-day process samples, QA/QC samples, and all finished product testing and certification.

What You'll Do:

  • Participation in the laboratory safety program
  • Assist in the execution of all laboratory control testing and reporting
  • Calibration and standardization of various test equipment and reagents
  • Develops and maintains skills related to safety methods, SOP's, and LIMS system
  • Monitors and maintains inventory of reagents and instrument equipment consumables
  • Maintains a safe, clean, and orderly work environment
  • Routine testing of process samples and certification of final products

What You'll Bring –

Required:

  • Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Possess a valid Driver's License
  • Possess or be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card
  • Willing and able to perform and comply with the following, with or without reasonable accommodation:
    • To work rotating 12-hour shifts that include night shift, weekends and holidays
    • To work paid overtime shifts to cover sick calls and vacation relief.
    • To work safely near large, hot, high-speed machines
    • To climb ladders and stairs up to 200 feet in height
    • To transport articles of up to 50 pounds
    • To work around chemicals, including acids and bases
    • To work around hydrocarbons under high pressure and heat
    • To work outside in harsh weather conditions
    • To wear fire retardant clothing and personal protective equipment (such as steel-toe shoes, ear and eye protection)
    • To maintain your face daily so that a respirator/face mask can seal properly (some examples include being free of facial hair and/or clean shaven)

What Makes You Stand Out – Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry or other science related field with chemical laboratory program components.
  • Completed college level General Chemistry series and Organic Chemistry series
  • 2+ years of experience in the petrochemical industry
  • LIMS experience
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees

Compensation:

The starting pay for this role is $89,481 annually (before overtime) with a 7.5% annual bonus target. At Phillips 66, we are committed to pay transparency and competitive, equitable compensation. Each role is assigned a salary grade with a defined pay range, benchmarked against industry peers. Where a candidate offer falls within the posted range depends on the candidate's experience, skills, and alignment with the role's requirements.

Offers are made to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness. Our compensation programs are designed to reward performance and support career growth.

The Ferndale Refinery is located on Puget Sound in Ferndale, Washington, approximately 20 miles south of the U.S.

-Canada border. Facilities include crude distillation, naphtha reforming, fluid catalytic cracking, alkylation and hydrodesulfurization units. It processes a variety crude oils, including Alaskan North Slope, Canadian and other foreign and U.S. shale crudes, primarily delivered via marine vessel and pipeline. Within the refinery is a rail car crude oil receiving facility with a capacity of 30,000 BPD. This offloading facility, owned by Phillips 66 Partners, makes the receipt of additional crude by rail car possible.

The refinery produces a high percentage of transportation fuels. Other products include residual fuel oil, which is supplied to the northwest marine bunker fuel market. Most refined products are distributed to customers by pipeline and barge to major markets in the northwestern United States.

Benefits:

At Phillips 66, we are proud to offer attractive and high-quality benefits which we refer to as Total Rewards. Additional information on Total Rewards.

To be considered:

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 7/24/2026. Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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