Lab Technician at Allegheny Petroleum Products Inc

Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quality control testing, Laboratory equipment calibration, Wet chemistry, Petroleum testing, ISO 9000 compliance, Batch adjustment, Certificate of analysis generation, Data entry, MSDS maintenance, Sample management, Audit preparation, Computer systems proficiency, Troubleshooting, Attention to detail, Safety compliance

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

Description General Purpose Responsible for lab activity including mainly quality control testing, calibrations and compliance. Essential Functions 1) Administrative a) Work with Plant Managers and Operations staff to run quality control testing on finished lubricant products, and approve products for shipment. b) Assist with the completion of batch sheets as needed. c) Assist blenders with production batch adjustments. d) Familiarity with certificates of analysis. e) Enter test results into computer system and generate certificates of analysis. f) Test and approve incoming raw materials and certificates of analysis. g) Maintain collection of retain samples in organized fashion. h) Maintain MSDS’s for lab chemicals. 2) Laboratory Skills a) Able to run lab equipment in safe and efficient manner. b) Ability to calibrate lab equipment. c) Attention to detail in reporting test results. d) Keep neat laboratory notebook and files. e) Basic wet chemistry skills. f) Petroleum test equipment skills g) Ability to discern off-spec material. 3) Quality Assurance a) Assist in maintenance of ISO or other quality records b) Responsible for lab quality compliance c) Prepare for and participate in audits by customers/suppliers/registrars d) Additional tasks as assigned Supervisory Responsibility: No The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requirements Education and Experience BS degree in a scientific discipline is preferred, or Associate’s degree and related experience. Oil industry experience is a plus. 2+ years working in a quality control laboratory under an ISO 9000 system. Key Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to work with various computer systems (internal and customer/supplier systems) Troubleshoot computer problems Print C/A’s and blend sheets from Chempax system, update data in Chempax or other computer systems Physical Demands and Work Environment: Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, utilize hand and finger dexterity, talk or hear. Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet; moderate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision; color vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Will work with and have exposure to chemicals, some of which may be harmful

Responsibilities

The Lab Technician is responsible for performing quality control testing on finished lubricant products and raw materials to ensure compliance. They also manage laboratory documentation, calibrate equipment, and assist in maintaining ISO quality records.