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LAB TECHNICIAN/ RESEARCH TECHNICIAN Well executes lab tasks for testing refining catalysts & hydrocarbon feedstocks/products under the direction of team leaders, senior operations team members, and/or research engineer/chemist lab users. These may involve: o Handling BSU or PTU testing units' product collection, blending, storage, and inspection sample submissions may include potentially hazardous chemicals. o Operating team's various analytical equipment to collect feed/product characterization data and generate summary reports; strictly following SOPs and QA/QC principles while performing these tasks. o Supporting the operation of complex Bench Scale Units for catalyst evaluation work, which may run at elevated temperature & pressure (?500F and ?1000 psig), such as monitoring and recording unit status information. o Conducting basic maintenance and troubleshooting of lab's analytics and testing systems; maintaining good housekeeping in the laboratory with little to no guidance. o Able to communicate effectively with customers and team members. " Strictly Follows COMPANY Operation Excellence expectations, lab operation safety requirements and project deliverables metrics. " Clearly documents work processes and results to ensure proper Intellectual Property protection. Selection Criteria: " A BSc in chemistry or in a related science field. " Must have laboratory work experience, such as: o Proven skills in safe handling of chemicals and glassware, and operating analytical or testing equipment. o General knowledge of experimental process monitoring and recording practice, lab equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques. o Clear demonstration of safe lab work behaviors, and awareness of safety requirements when working with hazardous chemicals, high-pressure, and high-temperature process units. " Prefer experience with: o Operation of testing unit at elevated temperatures and pressures (?500F & ?1000 psig). o Mechanical skills for assembling simple piping and testing equipment. o MS office software, instrumentation/process control software knowledge. " Strong commitment to delivering high quality results in both lab and office work. " Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills. " Strong ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key project partners outside their immediate work group. " Interview Type: Initial Teams/phone interview, second round - in-person interview and site tour. " Work Schedule: 9/80 " Worker Location: full-time onsite, Richmond, CA " Possibility for extension, but not guaranteed