Laboratory Technician III
Job Field: Office Jobs
Location: ANACORTES, WA
Salary: $-
Job Type: Part Time
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<td align="left"><font style="font-size: 100%;">Title: Laboratory Technician III<BR>Location: United States-Washington-Anacortes-Anacortes<BR>Other Locations:<BR>Tesoro Corporation, headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a Fortune 150 and Global 500 company. As a leading independent refiner and marketer of petroleum products we, through our subsidiaries, operate seven refineries, more than 1200 branded retail stations, and employ approximately 6,000 employees.<BR><BR>Our strength lies in our investment in employees and in their future. We measure success not only by the products we bring to our customers, or the financial results we deliver to our shareholders, but also by remaining true to our core values of safety and environmental stewardship, respect and integrity.<BR><BR>Discover your strengths and invest in your future by applying today.<BR><BR>This position performs standardized laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for quality control and process control.<BR><BR>Key Responsibilities:<BR>* Delivers samples to laboratory. Inspects samples for contamination, homogeneity, and applicability of requested testing. Prepares samples for testing (filtration, dilution, and distribution to other areas of laboratory).<BR>* Conducts tests such as, but not limited to, gas chromatography analysis, octane testing, pH analysis, testing viscosity. Ensures accuracy and precision in compliance with established laboratory protocols. Provides timely and accurate reports on process streams so tighter controls of process variables can be identified and implemented.<BR>* Identifies opportunities for improving laboratory's performance and efficiency based on standard industry practices. Develops tools (such as reports, worksheets) to improve efficiency of laboratory processes. Uses Statistical Quality (SQC) to monitor and assess precision of critical tests.<BR>* Participates in development and implementation of laboratory protocols. Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies' requirements for measuring fuels' properties.<BR>* Calibrates analytical instruments/equipment to ensure accuracy. Troubleshoots problems. Establishes preventive maintenance procedures.<BR>* Mentors less experienced technicians. May provide work direction. Conducts refresher training as needed.<BR><BR>EDUCATION:<BR>Minimum high school diploma or GED required.<BR><BR>EXPERIENCE:<BR>Minimum of 2 years experience as laboratory technician in refining or petrochemical industry.<BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR><BR>Tesoro is an Equal Opportunity Employer </font></td>
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