PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN - SR. TECHNICIAN - Wet Chemistry Technician at Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

Our team pursues petroleum products research, we are part of the Fuels and Lubricants Research Division of the world-renowned Southwest Research Institute.

Objectives of this Role:

• To ensure and improve the quality control, compliance and efficiency of petroleum products in the automotive industry.
• Communicate with lab supervisor and project managers to ensure project requirements and deadlines are met.
• Perform chemical and instrumental analyses on fuels, oils, and other petroleum products using standard test methods and Test Inspection Procedures (TIPs).
• Complete testing in a safe manner by following safety practices and Environmental Management and Quality Systems.
• Support and manage adequate laboratory supply levels and assist in maintaining laboratory and instrumentation cleanliness.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Perform test analysis in accordance with ASTM, TIP or laboratory procedures and specifications.
• Testing will also include reviewing and documenting calibration records, chemical expiration dates and QA values as valid before completing sample analysis.
• Use of various testing instrumentation/equipment including analytical balances and a variety of laboratory glassware such as flasks, cylinders, pipettes and beakers.
• Perform all tasks in a safe and efficient manner by following and adhering to safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Work on multiple tasks productively and effectively in a team or as an individual contributor with limited direct supervision.
• Maintain laboratory stock by retrieving supplies from an on-site stockroom and ordering through a purchase requisition.
• Received chemicals will be input into a chemical inventory management system, labeled properly, and stored in designated chemical cabinets.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• 5-10 years: related work experience.
• General computer experience required with a working knowledge of software including Excel, Word.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.