Laboratory Technician

Marathon Petroleum Corporation • Detroit, MI

2d • $44 • Onsite

About The Position

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment. POSITION SUMMARY: MPC is currently seeking a lab technician for its laboratory which provides services to the MPC Detroit refinery in Detroit, MI. This position is a 12-hour shift and could work an "extra relief" schedule which includes days or nights and weekends. Paid training is provided for all new hires. The starting rate is $43.77, and is a union position with Teamsters Local 283.

Requirements

• A 4-year science degree with four college chemistry courses and two college chemistry labs is required.
• Computer proficiency with standard desktop applications, e.g. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook is required.
• A valid Driver's License is required.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze process samples and final products per standard operating procedures in a timely manner to accommodate the needs of the refinery.
• Verify all data before reporting information to verify quality and ensure compliance with product specifications, test method standards, and regulations.
• Coordinate sample testing with other technicians to improve turnaround time for reporting all data.
• Prioritize work based on the needs of the refinery.
• Perform special testing projects, i.e. round robins, bench blends, etc. on an as-needed basis.
• Deliver routine supplies to, and gather collected samples from, process units in a timely manner to provide efficient turnaround of results.
• Ensure functionality of equipment by checking instrument and standard specific statistical quality control charts and perform periodic calibration and maintenance.
• Observe expiration dates, low reagent volumes, gas cylinder pressures, etc. to ensure adequate consumables and resources are available for all testing.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting for instrumentation to achieve maximum equipment availability.
• Maintain and update laboratory supply inventory to ensure continuity and safety of work.
• Communicate to relief all relevant information about the refinery, i.e. unit specifications and upsets, off-spec results, samples in progress and instrument problems, etc.
• Review electronic shift log at start of shift and sign-off at end of shift by adding pertinent information.
• Record test information into logbooks, verify electronically transferred data or enter results into SampleManager (LIMS) and approve Certificates of Analysis (C of A’s), as required.
• Report missing samples, problems, environmental concerns and off-spec results (when needed) to appropriate complex operators and/or Supervisor.
• Receive and conduct on-the-job training (OJT) to perform analytical techniques and methods for improving lab capability.
• Maintain corporate standards by completing computer-based training (CBT).
• Improve proficiency by reading analytical methods, adopting procedural updates, and reviewing instrument manuals and technical journals to meet personal, team and company objectives.
• Participate in relevant training events to increase personal development.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment to promote health, safety, and work efficiency in the lab.
• Place hazardous material in proper waste containers and store all retained samples according to Basic Practice procedures.
• Transfer hazardous waste and empty solvent and reference fuel drums to the warehouse for proper disposal.

Benefits

• Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement.
• Detailed benefit information is available at https://mympcbenefits.com.
• The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level