Laboratory Analyst

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Technician to join our team at Coastal Gulf & International, Inc.

The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for performing routine laboratory tests under close supervision to determine the chemical or physical characteristics of samples. The successful candidate will ensure that their duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality in a timely manner.

• Perform basic analytical tests based on standards and procedures as assigned by the Laboratory Manager.
• Assist and perform the setting up, adjusting, and operating laboratory equipment.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments as needed to ensure that analysis is accurate according to the Quality Management systems.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Records test results on standardized forms and write test reports describing procedures used.
• Understand and complete laboratory raw data sheets and make accurate entries into the LIMS database.
• Ability to read and comprehend all analysis as well as safety standards in English, including ASTM, UOP, IP, and other well-defined analytical standards and procedures used in the laboratory.
• Exercise procedural, safety, and quality requirements specified in the Laboratory Manual & Safety Manual and company policies.
• All other duties are assigned by management.

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or a related science preferred, or equivalent work experience; coupled with a minimum of one (2) year of direct transferable experience working in a laboratory.
• Knowledgeable in ASTM standards.
• Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical, and petroleum products.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight.
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and Access preferred.
• Have a great work history with a track record of being a responsible individual.
• Detailed orientated.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of laboratory equipment.

This position is performed in a laboratory environment.

• Required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms; and to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or twist body to fit and/or reach.
• The employee's lifting requirement and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to work in the presence of odors typical of petroleum or petrochemicals without allergic reactions or nausea, when such odors are within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs).
• May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.