PRINCIPAL TECHNICIAN - SR. TECHNICIAN - Wet Chemistry Technician at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas

Job Description:

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.

Special Requirements:




Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas


For more information about this division, visit the Fuels & Lubricants Research home page.

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