Lab Technician Trainee (12 Hour)

• Applies basic math skills (adding and subtracting, fractions, decimals, percentages).
• Works a 12 hour rotating schedule, 4 on 4 off work schedule.
• Conducts finished product conformance testing measured against customer specifications to ensure that quality shipments are moved from the facility.
• Comprehends standardized testing methodologies, such as ASTM, UOP, IP and EPA.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervision and/or Lead Lab Tech.
• Complies with all corporate safety policies and departmental policies and procedures.
• Supports the Statistical Quality Control Initiative to improve analytical precision and accuracy of standard operating procedures.
• Applies critical thinking skills to interpret deviations from statistical trends and forms logical conclusions to formulate a resolution.
• Executes job instructions and step/action operating procedures as defined by Laboratory Supervision in a safety conscious manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to operate electronic-based applications such as data acquisition and information management systems.
• Communicates with fellow employees and industry contacts both orally and in writing, in a professional, legible and accurate manner.
• Conducts qualitative/quantitative testing of intermediary processed material in support of economic optimization.

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of 16 hours of college level Chemistry preferred.
• 3 years experience working in a similar capacity at a chemical processing, refining or chemical inspection/testing facility required.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Biology, Chemistry or Physical Science preferred.

All successful candidates must be eligible to obtain a TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Credential). It is Valero’s policy that employees must wear this card at all times while working at the refinery. Please review eligibility criteria at https://www.tsa.gov/for-industry/twic.

Position level and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team. For more information, visit Valero.com.

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

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