Laboratory Technician

Your Job

Flint Hills Resources is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our Asphalt Group in Dubuque IA.

Our Team

This is a team-based environment that collaborates with operations and technical team members and participates in various meetings with business partners.

Effectively communicating between teams, promoting collaboration, and setting a tone of partnership ensures good stewardship and compliance as we make quality products to consistently meet customer expectations.

Benefits:



* Pay based on skills and experience


* Bonus eligible


* 9/80 schedule for work-life balance (every other Friday off)


* Immediate Vacation Available - 3 week annual allotment


* Medical/Dental/Vision plus 401k matching and additional 401k vesting plan

What You Will Do


* Performing a variety of laboratory test methods in an efficient and accurate manner in accordance with regulatory agency standards


* Maintaining laboratory equipment health by performing calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair tasks


* Participating in a defined QA/QC program to determine precision and accuracy of test measurement systems


* Maintaining laboratory data within a LIMS database


* Analyzing laboratory data for trends and recommending action accordingly


* Providing training, daily direction and oversight to seasonal laboratory technicians


* Maintaining a clean and organized laboratory space and monitoring laboratory consumable materials and supplies levels to ensure adequately stock


* Serving as a liaison between operations and technical team members


* Driving improvements by profitably applying innovation


* Periodic travel to support network of laboratories, participate in team meetings and attend development events

Physical Considerations:



* Physical ability to frequently stand and balance.


* Physical ability to occasionally sit, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, reach, bend, and twist.


* Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with frequent carrying of up to 25 pounds)


* Is able to respond to audio alarms, or other loud noises that would indicate a safety concern


* Must be able to communicate hazardous conditions and other dangers

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)


* A valid driver's license


* 2+ years laboratory experience (academic or industry)


* Willing and able to meet physical requirements

What Will Put You Ahead


* Bachelor's degree in a science-related field such as Chemistry or Engineering, etc.


* Experience testing asphaltic material or similar materials


* Experience maintaining laboratory equipment health (calibration, preventative maintenance, troubleshoot, repair)

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