Laboratory Technician - New Orleans Job at Saint Rose

Primary Responsibilities
Responsible for analysis and reporting of various products such as crude oil, fuel oils, middle distillates, petroleum and petrochemicals, LPG & LNG gases, etc.

Reporting to
Oil, Gas & Chemicals (OGC) Services, is a division of SGS, is the market leader in independent inspection, testing, verification and specialized technical services to the Oil, Gas and Chemical industries.

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Specific responsibilities
- Responsible for all Laboratory analysis (hands-on working on the Bench).
- Understand and keep current with all Laboratory safety and reporting techniques.
- Provide guidance to Laboratory Technicians to maintain proper level of training among Laboratory personnel, which can include supervisory duties.
- Complete all Laboratory reports, as applicable.
- Understand and keep current with all Laboratory analysis methods.
- Responsible for the operation of Gas Chromatograph and other Laboratory equipment.
- Responsible for the maintenance and calibration of Laboratory equipment.
- Position requires a dependable and reliable individual; whose daily presence adds to the success of the Department.

Profile
- Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or a related science or experience.
- A minimum of one (1) year of direct transferable experience working in a laboratory.
- Knowledgably in API standards.
- Position might require incumbent to return to the facility other than regular business hours, which can include evenings, weekend / holidays, when needed to meet business commitments.
- Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products.
- Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight.

Skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, while directing numerous projects concurrently with different deadlines.
- Excellent presentation, interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, both internally and externally.
- Maintain current knowledge by attending seminars, lectures, meetings and professional conferences.
- Ability to gather and review resources and select and synthesize data for reports and other written materials.
- High level of accuracy is required, with special attention to details

Additional information
-SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
-To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
-This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the companys rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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Country: USA, State: Louisiana, City: Saint Rose, Company: SGS North America.