Laboratory Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Bioenergy a biodiesel manufacture is currently seeking Laboratory (Lab) Technician to support its forty (40) million gallon production facility in Memphis, TN.

The Memphis facility produces biodiesel from multiple feedstocks, including from vegetable oil, animal fats, and used cooking oil.

The purpose of the Lab Technician role is to safely perform daily activities that support the chemical evaluation of incoming raw materials, intermediate process samples, and finished biodiesel and biodiesel by-products.

The Lab Technician is responsible for laboratory-based tasks, which include sampling, testing, measuring, and recording and analyzing results.

The Lab Technician role is expected to advance to other operations roles (e.g., Process Operator, Utility Technician, Process Technician), at our biodiesel plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate, analyze, problem solve and communicate lab information to Operations and Maintenance
• Maintain logbook and computer documentation that support lab results and keep lab test data information and electronic files in accordance with BQ9000 requirements
• Perform Lab Technician tasks as required by business conditions
• Perform hourly sampling and testing of in-process samples and communicate any trending or out of spec results to Operations
• Perform final product testing using ASTM methodologies
• Ensure proper calibration of lab analytical instruments
• Responsible for the proper storage of retained samples and the filing of all Certificates of Analysis
• Participate in the execution of quality program and test plans for the laboratory
• Perform SQC testing on analytical instruments to ensure accurate performance
• Take necessary steps to reconcile differences in procedure and practice and update procedures whenever necessary and submit for revision
• Follow strict Lab safety procedures and perform daily safety checks
• Train other employees in lab tasks, skills, and other activities when directed
• Perform other lab tasks and activities directed by the Lab Manager, Engineering & Environmental, Safety & Occupational Health, and Production Managers
• Perform necessary housekeeping to maintain excellent building and area standards
• Attend BQ9000 Management Review Team
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, company policies and procedures including safety.
• May serve on an Employee Safety (Involvement) Committee

Requirements :

Laboratory Technician

Bioenergy a biodiesel manufacture is currently seeking Laboratory (Lab) Technician to support its forty (40) million gallon production facility in Memphis, TN.

The Memphis facility produces biodiesel from multiple feedstocks, including from vegetable oil, animal fats, and used cooking oil.

The purpose of the Lab Technician role is to safely perform daily activities that support the chemical evaluation of incoming raw materials, intermediate process samples, and finished biodiesel and biodiesel by-products.

The Lab Technician is responsible for laboratory-based tasks, which include sampling, testing, measuring, and recording and analyzing results.

The Lab Technician role is expected to advance to other operations roles (e.g., Process Operator, Utility Technician, Process Technician), at our biodiesel plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate, analyze, problem solve and communicate lab information to Operations and Maintenance
• Maintain logbook and computer documentation that support lab results and keep lab test data information and electronic files in accordance with BQ9000 requirements
• Perform Lab Technician tasks as required by business conditions
• Perform hourly sampling and testing of in-process samples and communicate any trending or out of spec results to Operations
• Perform final product testing using ASTM methodologies
• Ensure proper calibration of lab analytical instruments
• Responsible for the proper storage of retained samples and the filing of all Certificates of Analysis
• Participate in the execution of quality program and test plans for the laboratory
• Perform SQC testing on analytical instruments to ensure accurate performance
• Take necessary steps to reconcile differences in procedure and practice and update procedures whenever necessary and submit for revision
• Follow strict Lab safety procedures and perform daily safety checks
• Train other employees in lab tasks, skills, and other activities when directed
• Perform other lab tasks and activities directed by the Lab Manager, Engineering & Environmental, Safety & Occupational Health, and Production Managers
• Perform necessary housekeeping to maintain excellent building and area standards
• Attend BQ9000 Management Review Team
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, company policies and procedures including safety.
• May serve on an Employee Safety (Involvement) Committee

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelors of Science Degree in Chemistry / Biology, preferred
• At least one 1 year work experience an in analytical laboratory
• Knowledge of chemical plant manufacturing safe operations and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with peers, supervision, and management

Additional Information This is a Day or Night Temporary to Permanent full-time twelve 12 hour position that reports to the Process Quality Engineer.

This role may be required to overtime hours outside regular night shift schedule to support non-routine work and plant turnarounds The Memphis biodiesel manufacturing plant operates on a seven 7 day, twenty-four 24 hour schedule.

Bioenergy is an Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V and an E-Verify Employer