Laboratory Analyst - PVC

This position provides analytical support to the Plaquemine Operating Units.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Demonstrates strong safety culture through personal behavior and commitment to environmental, health & safety.
• Participates in the PACE culture of safety.
• Writes permits and work orders in accordance with company environmental, health and safety and operational procedures.
• Reports injuries, incidents and hazards to unit supervision as soon as reasonably possible.
• Conducts tasks and operational duties with appropriate PPE as assigned.
• Reviews JHA for appropriate PPE needed for routine and non-routine duties.
• Actively participates in unit safety training and monthly safety modules.
• Analyze raw material, products, intermediate and by-products of the Operating Unit using Laboratory standard operating procedures to ensure product quality.
• Perform assigned duties needed to keep the lab functioning efficiently.
• Report and review all results of analyses before they are sent to the Operating Unit.
• Comply with Laboratory Safety Policy and site HSP’s.
• Assist with preventive maintenance of instrumentation.
• Assist with troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Be an active member of the Emergency Response Group.
• Perform all duties in a Safe and Environmental sound manner.
• Carry out other activities/tasks as needed by management.
• Assist with laboratory housekeeping and 5S to maintain clean working environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or Science strongly preferred, with a minimum of 12 hours in chemistry course work (applicable experience can be substituted for chemistry course work)
• Minimum of two years previous laboratory experience required
• Basic laboratory skills such as quantitative and qualitative testing, ability to interpret results.
• Experience in gas chromatography a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; good computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Basic troubleshooting skills with the ability to escalate problems
• Experience with LIMS, SAP, ISO 9001, and other statistical software desired        
• This position also requires a high degree of organizational skills to be able to meet deadlines.
• This position requires the ability to work a 12 hour rotating shift schedule; nights, days and holidays, and occasional overtime

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.   The employee must frequently make minor decisions requiring limited judgement, general decisions in the absence of specific directions, and perform activities requiring sustained concentration.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is sometimes moderate when working in an office, however, some of the work may be required in the operating units which mandates usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.  May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs.  Travel may occasionally be required.