*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & PERCENT OF TIME: Weight = 100%*
Laboratory Testing (70%)
* Perform all tests available in the laboratory and maintain the equipment and instruments used for those tests
* Perform laboratory testing of raw materials and products
* Monitor instrument performance in accordance with REG’s Statistical Quality Control (SQC) program
* Assist in the evaluation of product nonconformity
* Design and conduct laboratory experiments in support of continuous improvement and business development initiatives
* Promptly submit test results to the appropriate database, issuing reports if necessary
* Light manual labor outside grabbing samples and performing regular job duties.
* Ability to occasionally lift up to 75lbs unassisted.
Laboratory Upkeep (10%)
* Monitor inventory of supplies and lab gases and place orders when necessary to ensure that supplies are always available
* Enter and receive Purchase Orders in JD Edwards for ordered supplies
* Monitor lab waste levels and initiate steps for removal when necessary
* Perform general laboratory cleaning and maintenance
* Perform routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and instrumentation
Documentation and Record Keeping (10%)
* Maintain necessary safety records, including equipment inspections and Safety Data Sheets
* Adhere to existing safety standards and help improve laboratory safety practices whenever possible
* Document laboratory work and store records in approved locations
* Create and maintain SOPs and other instructional laboratory documents.
Support (10%)
* Provide technical support to other REG departments as needed
* Provide additional technical support to process optimization and continuous improvement efforts within Manufacturing
* Perform all other duties as assigned
*Required Qualifications:*
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio)
*Preferred Qualifications:*
*Preferred Education*:
* 4-year bachelor’s degree – Chemistry, Biology, or other STEM related field (not required)
*Skills Preferred*:
* Knowledge of oils and fats or other agricultural products and processing
* Knowledge of petroleum industry and products
* Experience with product quality assurance methodologies and troubleshooting (root-cause analysis, statistical quality control, etc.
)
* Knowledge of Plant Information (PI) and JD Edwards or equivalent
* Knowledge of laboratory equipment including but not limited to, GC’s, ICP’s, titrators, distillation equipment, combustion analyzers, density/viscosity analyzers, cold property analyzers, wet chemistry apparatus
* Familiarity with ASTM and other test method governing bodies
* Familiarity with Microsoft Teams
*Foundational Competencies Preferred:*
* Analytical Problem Solving
* Ability to adapt to change
* Planning and Organizing
* Flexibility
* Customer Focus
* Continuous Learning
*JOB REQUIREMENTS*
* Work in a safe manner that aligns with REG’s VisionZERO policy
* Use of appropriate PPE during periods of exposure to chemicals and hazardous materials
* Be available for daily work, holidays, and overtime as required
* Communicate effectively with customers and co-workers (oral and written)
* Ability to analyze, report, and explain laboratory data to co-workers and management
* Ability to distinguish colors, and otherwise good vision & hearing, corrected to normal, for safety in job functions
* Ability to read and follow instructions
* Ability to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines
* Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
* Demonstrate attention to detail
* Ability to use office equipment (computer, copy machine, calculator, etc.
)
* Manage multiple tasks simultaneously and in a timely manner
* Work independently and as part of a team
* Provide personal contact information on an as needed basis for official business purposes
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $24.
00 - $26.
33 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 12 hour shift
* Day shift
Work Location: In person
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