R&D Lab Technician

Department: Plant Laboratory

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Pasadena - Texas

Reporting To: Supervisor R&D Lab Tech

Description

At Lummus Technology, innovation thrives, and excellence is a shared pursuit. When you join the Lummus Family, you are empowered to make an impact and be part of a dynamic team that celebrates creativity, encourages professional development, and fosters collaboration.

From our technology portfolio to our global workforce, Lummus is growing at a rapid pace, and we hope that you will grow with us during this exciting time.

Job Overview

Perform laboratory tests in order to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations. Observe and maintain safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform non-routine lab analyses as required.
• Carry out routine tasks associated with a laboratory environment accurately and while following strict methodologies.
• Observe proper lab housekeeping practices.
• Make basic titration solutions.
• Change utility gases.
• Maintain lab samples and properly dispose of waste in a safe and effective manner.
• Maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment:
• Titrators
• pH meters
• Balances
• Densitometers
• Sample cylinders (cleaning, purging, replacing quick connects and valves)
• Vacuum pumps
• Use analytical techniques and instrumentations:
• Gas chromatographs (GCs) with liquid and gas sample valves
• GCs with autosamplers
• GCs with manual injection
• Total nitrogen and sulfur analyzers
  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Basic Qualifications

• Basic understanding on analytical chemistry.
• Mechanically inclined with strong troubleshooting skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills together with the ability to effectively manage project deliverables.
• Math and statistical analysis.
• Computer skills – Chromatography Data System (CDS), laboratory information management systems (LIMS), spreadsheets, word processing, graphic presentation generation.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work independently or in a team based environment.
• Persuasive communication skills.
• Effective email/vocal communication.
  
  

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum 2-year Technical Associate Science Degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a lab setting.
• Must have working knowledge of GCs.
• Must have knowledge of standardized methodology – ASTM, UOP, IFP, etc.
• Able to learn new analytical instrumentation as necessary.
• Ability to work shift schedules.
  
  

Company Overview

With a heritage spanning more than 115 years and a focus on innovation that has resulted in more than 140 technologies and 4,100 patents, Lummus is the global leader in the development and implementation of process technologies that make modern life possible.

Available Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical Insurance
• Prescription
• Health Savings Account
• Health Advocate
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (Health care, Dependent care and Limited Purpose)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D (employee, spouse and child)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Identify Theft
• Legal
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• Lummus Savings Plan