Laboratory Technician

Job Title

Laboratory Technician – 2

Richmond, California

June 30, 2026

• Perform laboratory experiments and tests using standard methodology, interpreting results and conducting analyses to support product and process research and development.
• Prepare and analyze metals and non‑metals in various organic and aqueous matrices, performing wet chemistry and advanced elemental speciation analyses.
• Use ICP AES, ICP‑MS, and hyphenated techniques such as GC‑ICP‑MS, LC‑ICP‑MS, LA‑ICP‑MS, titration, wet chemistry, elemental combustion analysis, and XRF.
• Manage a high sample volume laboratory, ensuring fast turnaround times and setting test methods for aqueous and organic media.
• Prepare samples and perform standard and non‑standard analytical measurements using elemental combustion and wet chemistry methods.
• Review large volumes of data, interpret quality control, and apply proper planning and organization skills.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, facility support, project customers, and suppliers; document experiments, data, and analyses in laboratory notebooks and spreadsheets.
• Write standard operating procedures, technical reports, peer‑review articles, and presentations.
• Demonstrate Chevron values such as integrity, trust, diversity, ingenuity, partnership, protecting people and the environment, and high performance.
• Maintain a passion for safety.

• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience in an analytical laboratory.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry, environmental chemistry, biochemistry, or a STEM related field.

• Advanced degree in Chemistry.
• Previous Chevron or petroleum industry laboratory experience.
• Excellent manual dexterity and visual acuity for handling tiny objects with precision tools.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot laboratory apparatus.
• Strong verbal and written communication, multitasking, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to keep information organized and confidential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Hands‑on wet chemistry and elemental combustion analysis experience.

Salary range: $67,700 – $101,500. Additional variable pay, health care coverage, retirement plans, protection coverage, time off, training and development opportunities, and allowances may apply.

Chevron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, reproductive health decision‑making, military or veteran status, political preference, marital status, citizenship, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.