Biodiesel Lab Technician I

In this role, you will be responsible for and assist with technical support to Renewable Energy Group with an emphasis on maintaining and improving the quality of the current production as well as validating the quality of the incoming feedstock.

Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

• Quality testing of incoming/refined ingredients, in-process products, finished products, and co-products

• Perform analytical testing utilizing various laboratory instrumentation including (but not limited to): GC-FID, Karl Fisher titrator, densitometer, ICP, and sulfur analyzer.
• Participate in the SCQ program, BQ9000 program,, Chevron REG’s Quality Program, and FSMA program
• Perform instrument calibration and verification per manufacturing recommendations ASTM D6751 test methods, and internal work instructions
• Analyze analytical information and communicate the results efficiently and accurately to management

• Administrative and housekeeping duties
• Perform activities related to the continuous improvement of laboratory operations, including testing accuracy and precision in compliance with statistical quality assurance
• Troubleshoot instrumentation problems if/when they arise and offer solutions/recommendations for remediation
• Perform laboratory standard and reagent preparation
• Recording of testing data in a timely manner

• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• 0-2 years of related experience

• Record data and generate reports on a timely basis
• Maintain a clean and orderly working environment
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner
• Ability to read and follow directions and instructions

• Provide personal contact information on an as-needed basis for official business purposes

Preferred Qualifications:

• Analytical ability to identify the root cause of measurement error, comprehension of instrument technical specifications and calibration procedures preferred
• An associates degree in a science-related field is preferred, or experience in a laboratory setting can be substituted
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