Specialist, Lab Trainee

About the Role

• This is an Individual Contributor role.
• Primary Location: USA-Texas-Baytown.
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time.
• Shift: Rotating.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing laboratory analysis, primarily gas chromatograph, for custody quality measurement and product quality control.
• Performing wet lab bench chemistry analyses, including but not limited to:
• Color assays
• Copper strip corrosion testing
• RVP
• Chloride/fluoride/NH3 testing in LPG samples
• Moisture analyses (meter and coulometric)
• pH
• Titration analyses
• Initially provide support to the MB Lab by maintaining cylinders, including:
• Replacing consumables (valves, tips, leak, and pressure testing).
• Maintaining an accurate log of each cylinder using a spreadsheet.
• Maintain a current inventory of all Lab Supplies and consumables to ensure Lab Operations continuity.
• This includes office supplies (e.g., printer cartridges, toner for the fax).
• Filling out POs in Oracle for lab consumables (e.g., titrants, solvents, pipettes, syringes, gloves, paper towels).

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Gas chromatography (operation and maintenance).
• Other analytical methods commonly used in the NGL and Natural Gas industry.
• SQC in a laboratory environment.
• Supporting charts.
• Standard laboratory data systems.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, including spreadsheet and word processing.
• Proficient in Lab Info Mgmt System (LIMS).
• Proficient in Chromatography Data Systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a minimum of 2 years of relevant QA/QC lab experience.
• Possess a strong commitment to personal and job safety.
• Must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Good verbal/written communication skills.
• Decision-making skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Accountable and self-driven to learn.
• Ability to continuously develop and improve skills through formalized and on-the-job training.