Lab Analyst

Your Job

Flint Hills Resources  Refinery in Corpus Christi, Texas is now hiring a Lab Analyst ! The Lab Analyst is responsible for generating lab data in an accurate, precise, and timely manner. This data is used to optimize refinery operations and ensure the quality of our finished products. The core competencies required for this role involve the proper execution of analytical methods and procedures; attention to detail; the ability to organize and run multiple samples and analyses concurrently; and a general understanding of laboratory operations and best practices. The ideal candidate should be a self-motivated learner, flexible to changing priorities, and able to communicate effectively.

Our Team

Our lab consists of 30+ individuals across various roles including chemists, analysts, and instrumentation specialists that function as a self-supported group to provide 24 / 7 support for the refinery. The Lab Analysts are our entry positions that form 5 person crews that work 12 hour rotating shifts to generate the bulk of the data used by the refinery.

What You Will Do

• Analyze hydrocarbon and aqueous samples for refinery reliability, optimization, and product certification
• Instrumentation used by analysts includes GCs, X-ray and combustion elemental analyzers, titrators, and physical properties analyzers
• Enter data and review results in our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), documentation of anomalous results
• Develop technical knowledge around the operation of the analytical instrumentation
• Adhere to safety practices, test methods, and data handling procedures
• Interface with customers within the organization to understand business needs, align on testing priorities, and clear communication of results

Work Environment : Laboratory Analysts work a 12-hour modified Dupont rotating shift schedule which will include weekends, holidays and night shift. The department also participates in an on-call rotation.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

What Will Put You Ahead

This role is subject to the Transportation Workers Identification Credentialing (TWIC) rule and requires the successful candidate to obtain a TWIC identification badge, allowing for un-escorted access to the facility within a specific time period.

This role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation / time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.