Laboratory Technician

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Louisiana, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Production and Manufacturing Downstream

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

September 9, 2022

Business unit:

Projects and Technology

Experience Level:

Early Careers

Job Description:

What’s the role?

As a Laboratory Technician, you will be accountable for inorganic elemental analysis areas employing ICP, XRF, and various sample preparation techniques (acid digestion, extraction, microwave digestion, ashing, dissolution, etc.) and physical property testing (Pore Size Distribution, Surface Area Analysis, etc.). Perform method development and complex non-routine analyses under guidance of more senior colleagues.

Key accountabilities:

Determine the appropriate method to use for a range of routine and some non-routine samples, using and adapting, with some assistance from Scientists and senior colleagues, sample preparation and instrumental methods.

Perform sample preparation and analysis in conformance with established analytical and safety procedures, using a range of solid and liquid chemicals, laboratory glassware, ovens, electronic balances, and instruments, with due attention to safety, including seeking assistance and advice when appropriate. Adapt methods as needed, with some assistance from local colleagues, for new or different sample types.

Perform calibration following established procedures; modify procedures under guidance by experienced colleagues as needed. Evaluate QA sample results and instrument output to ensure data quality. Perform maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair instruments of assigned area with guidance from more senior/experienced colleagues, and address data quality issues as they arise.

Independently process data using general analytical- and technique-specific software and generate analysis reports for sample submitters.

Present experimental methods employed and discuss results obtained in written reports with sample submitters and in internal team presentations. Initiate work to modify analytical procedures as required.

Function as lab monitor, apply HSSE rules; recognize possible hazards, act upon them, and initiate work process changes where needed; Understand the Permit to Work process. Manage material flow through the lab (samples, chemicals, solvents, and wastes etc.)

Support team lead in managing workload and priorities, document job aid/SOP and train onsite worker on routine tasks/methods.

Skills & Requirements

A legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.

BS in Science field with at least 4 years’ experience, or AS with at least 7 years’ experience in equivalent roles.

Demonstrated ability to handle ICP, XRF, microwave digestion, acid digestion, extraction, ashing, PSD, SA for extrudate and catalyst.

Demonstrated experience using relevant Analytical instruments, performing routine to moderately complex data analysis, and reporting routine results to customers for Analytical technical areas mentioned above.

Demonstrated ability to handle a limited range of sample-dependent method adaption for non-routine samples.

Demonstrated ability to utilize and adapt IT tools.

Experience with PQR and SAP is a plus.

Demonstrated ability to coordinate with stakeholders & manage delivery for a broad set of test methods/instruments where priorities and timelines can vary over time, and initiate action when these cannot be successfully managed.

Demonstrated ability to maintain, enforce, and improve a quality control regime.

Experience with ISO compliance (BMS & QMS) and SQC is a plus.

Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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