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#LI-RS1 Location: Richmond, CA (Onsite) Schedule: 9/80 Interview Process: Initial phone/Teams interview followed by onsite interview and facility tour Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 5% 401k matchAbout the RoleWe are seeking a detail?oriented Lab Technician to support testing and analytical operations focused on refining catalysts and hydrocarbon feedstocks/products. This individual will work under the guidance of senior team members, researchers, and engineers while performing hands?on lab and bench?scale testing in a dynamic R&D environment.Key Responsibilities• Execute laboratory tasks for catalyst and hydrocarbon product testing while following established procedures and safety standards. • Handle product collection, blending, storage, and inspection sample submissions for BSU or PTU testing units, including work with hazardous chemicals. • Operate analytical equipment to collect feed and product characterization data and prepare summary reports with strict adherence to SOPs and QA/QC principles. • Support the operation of complex bench?scale units running at elevated temperatures and pressures (up to 500°F and 1000 psig), including monitoring and documentation of unit status. • Perform routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting on laboratory analytical and testing systems. • Maintain excellent housekeeping standards in the lab environment with minimal supervision. • Communicate effectively with customers, team members, and cross?functional partners. • Follow all Operational Excellence expectations, safety requirements, and project deliverable metrics. • Accurately document work processes and results to ensure proper protection of intellectual property.Required Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline. • Hands?on laboratory work experience. • Demonstrated ability to safely handle chemicals and glassware and operate analytical or testing equipment. • Working knowledge of experimental monitoring, data recording, lab equipment upkeep, and troubleshooting methods. • Strong understanding of safety practices related to hazardous chemicals and high?pressure/high?temperature units. • Commitment to delivering high?quality results and maintaining strong lab and documentation standards. • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills. • Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across teams.Preferred Qualifications• Experience operating testing units at high temperatures and pressures (approximately 500°F and 1000 psig). • Mechanical aptitude for assembling piping and test equipment. • Familiarity with MS Office and instrumentation or process control software.