Job Description

Location Name: Detroit, MI
Location Address: 1001 S. Oakwood, Detroit, MI, United States (US), 48217
Job/Requisition ID: 62607
Education Level: Bachelor's Required
Relevant Experience Level: Entry Level (1-3 Years)
Driver's License Required: Yes
Employee Group: Regular - Full Time
Employee Subgroup: Hourly Non-Exempt
Shift: Third Shift

Position Summary:

MPC is currently seeking lab technician for its laboratory which provides services to the MPC Detroit refinery in Detroit, MI.

This position is a straight midnight shift, and will rotate the work days/days off weekly and include weekends.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

* Analyze process samples and final products in a timely manner in order to accommodate the needs of the refinery.
* Verify all data before reporting information to ensure the quality of this data.
* Coordinate sample testing with other technicians in order to improve turnaround time for reporting all data.
* Prioritize work based on the needs of the refinery.
* Perform special testing projects, i.e. EPA composites, 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 SQCs and periodic calibration and maintenance.
* Observe expiration dates, low reagent volumes, gas cylinder pressures, etc. to ensure adequate 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.
* Explain verbally 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 log book at start of shift and sign-off at end of shift by adding pertinent information.
* Record test information into logbooks, enter final results into BLISS and approve Certificates of Analysis (C of As), as required.
* Report missing samples, problems, environmental concerns and off-spec results (when needed) to appropriate complex operators and/or foreman.
* 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 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.

Education and Experience:

* Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or science equivalent with a minimum of 20 credit hours in chemistry
* Required computer proficiency with standard desktop applications, e.g. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook
* Familiarity with Laboratory Information Systems preferred

**This is a union position with Teamsters Local 283