Lab Operations Associate Jobs in Andover, KS (NOW HIRING)

Contribute. Grow. Lead...with OxyChem. Looking for a challenge? Desire to achieve your true potential? OxyChem is a growing, action-oriented, safety driven chemical manufacturing company continually striving to be the best in the business while staying focused on environmental protection. The secret to our success has and will continue to be our people.

OxyChem, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a leading producer of essential chemistry with operations in the U.S., Canada and Latin America. OxyChem's products play an essential role in everyday life, supporting critical applications in water treatment, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, manufacturing, automotive, personal hygiene, and residential and commercial construction. OxyChem actively participates in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Voluntary Protection Program, underscoring our commitment to safety. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, OxyChem is a top three U.S. manufacturer of polyvinyl chloride, chlor-alkali and chlorinated organic chemicals, and calcium chloride. Visit oxychem.com for more information.

In a fast-paced industry that demands precision, we create a supportive workplace where the safety and well-being of our employees are paramount. We are committed to rewarding top performers, offering very competitive pay and benefits, and providing tremendous career development opportunities.

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated individual to fill the position of Lab Analyst with our Chemical Manufacturing Facility located in Wichita, Kansas.

Essential Job Duties:

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority.
• Perform routine analyses, including control samples and calibration checks, without supervision.
• Provide Laboratory support including (but not limited to): preparation of equipment and reagents, storage of samples, packaging and shipping samples, stockroom/supplies, sampling, and instrument and method maintenance.
• Responsible for preliminary investigation, minor repair, and communication of problems involving instruments, methods, samples and lab equipment.
• Maintain analytical data and Lab operating statistical record, to support plant operations and customer specification requirements.
• Analyze & document raw materials, in-process and finished products in accordance with Methods of Test Procedures.
• Complete process sample analyses and technical studies in a timely, accurate manner.
• Operate instrumentation such as analytical balances, titrators, TOC analyzer, gas chromatograph, ICP and HPLC.

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree in Chemistry or related field, two-year Lab Tech program or equivalent education with a minimum 2 years of college chemistry and 1 year of college math.
• Must be knowledgeable in analytical methods and functions and be able to perform mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to work rotating 10-hour night shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. as well as, overtime, weekends and holidays as necessary.
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.
• Must possess valid driver's license.
• Physical requirements - Must be able to lift 40 pounds, climb ladders and stairs. Walking, bending and stooping are required. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator. Must be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Additional Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in laboratory setting handling hazardous chemicals.
• Wet Lab Chemistry Knowledge: Basics - moisture, pH, Specific Gravity, Total Solids and other basic lab equipment and procedures.
• Good working knowledge of SAP.

Fraud Statement:

It has come to our attention that various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of OxyChem. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate, nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All OxyChem job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.
OxyChem does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:
Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.