Lab Technician

Overview

This position provides operational support to all aspects of the lab at a biodiesel plant, ensuring safety, quality, and efficient operation.

• Maintain a safe, clean work environment by observing local, state, and federal regulations regarding health, safety and the environment; follow plant and lab safety practices to ensure good housekeeping and hygiene.
• Perform routine wet and instrumental chemistry analyses in accordance with established analytical methods and laboratory operating procedures.
• Prepare standards and perform calculations.
• Operate the quality control system by entering data and observing control charts.
• Review standardization, quality control and sample analytical data for accuracy; review, release, and record sample results.
• Collect and run samples in the plant as directed.
• Other duties may be assigned at management's discretion.

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree in chemistry or related science field preferred.
• Prior experience in petroleum or chemical industries preferred.
• Ability to read and write effective reports and business correspondence using standard Microsoft Office products.
• Oral presentation skills must be effective at all management levels.

Work is typically performed in a laboratory setting within a biodiesel plant, with exposure to fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, and flammable substances.

Schedule and working hours will be determined. Occasionally extended hours or changes in schedule may be required as special circumstances arise.

Traditional benefits include competitive pay; affordable medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; retirement savings plans for full‑time and active employees; flexible spending accounts; life/AD&D insurance; family life insurance; and an employee assistance program. Other benefits include career training and advancement opportunities, discounted pork products, employee referral bonuses, wellness programs, annual family events, and discount programs.

Seaboard Energy is a Seaboard Corporation company that collaborates with other Seaboard companies to promote sustainable energy projects, including the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel.