Laboratory Technician - Flint Hills Resources

Flint Hills Resources is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Asphalt Group in Rosemount, MN.

Our Team

This is a team-based environment that collaborates with operations and technical team members and participates in various meetings with business partners. Effectively communicating between teams, promoting collaboration, and setting a tone of partnership ensures good stewardship and compliance as we make quality products to consistently meet customer expectations.

Benefits

• Pay based on skills and experience
• Bonus eligible
• 9/80 schedule for work-life balance (every other Friday off)
• Immediate Vacation Available - 3 week annual allotment
• Medical/Dental/Vision plus 401k matching and additional 401k vesting plan

What You Will Do

• Performing a variety of laboratory test methods in an efficient and accurate manner in accordance with regulatory agency standards
• Maintaining laboratory equipment health by performing calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair tasks
• Participating in a defined QA/QC program to determine precision and accuracy of test measurement systems
• Maintaining laboratory data within a LIMS database
• Analyzing laboratory data for trends and recommending action accordingly
• Providing training, daily direction and oversight to seasonal laboratory technicians
• Maintaining a clean and organized laboratory space and monitoring laboratory consumable materials and supplies levels to ensure adequately stock
• Serving as a liaison between operations and technical team members
• Driving improvements by profitably applying innovation
• Periodic travel to support network of laboratories, participate in team meetings and attend development events

Physical Considerations:

• Physical ability to frequently stand and balance.
• Physical ability to occasionally sit, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, bend, and twist.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds)
• Is able to respond to audio alarms, or other loud noises that would indicate a safety concern
• Must be able to communicate hazardous conditions and other dangers

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• A valid driver's license
• 2+ years laboratory experience (academic or industry)
• Willing and able to meet physical requirements

What Will Put You Ahead

• Bachelor's degree in a science-related field such as Chemistry or Engineering, etc.
• Experience testing asphaltic material or similar materials
• Experience maintaining laboratory equipment health (calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, repair)

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here .

Who We Are

As a Koch company, Flint Hills Resources is an industry-leading refining company making the oil and transportation products that keep the world moving. We make a large supply of fuel for gas stations and airports in addition to transporting crude oil, natural gas liquids and refined products through 4,000+ miles of pipeline - delivering energy to farmers, manufacturers and families. Our team champions innovation and excellence to help power modern life.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. Company vehicles are equipped with Geotab Go OBDII devices that securely track the GPS data of the vehicles. Applicants acknowledge they will be required to consent to company vehicle data being captured while using a company vehicle. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: http://www.kochcareers.com/doc/Everify.pdf