Refinery Chemist

• Performs analyses, calibrations, methods, and maintenance and repairs of instruments.
• Performs special projects as assigned by Laboratory Manager or Supervisor
• Assists with regulatory compliance, especially with reformulated gasoline.
• Maintains analytical specialization in certain areas.
• On-boards and trains Lab Techs and shift other Chemists in the use of instruments and following of method protocols
• Coordinates QC requirements with QA/QC personnel. Maintains QC inventory for their instruments.
• Monitors instrument performance via QC trends in LIMS/QC plus and performs required inspections and maintenance to ensure instrument remains in control.
• Other duties as assigned (assisting process investigations, ordering of instrumentation, supplies, etc.).
• Reviews and archives the finished products batch paperwork.
• Issues permits for maintenance job.
• Performs weekly and quarterly rotational duties.
• Conducts TMEs (Test method evaluations) on Technicians. 
• Reviews and updates QC charts.
• Performs process and final product testing as needed.

This position is salaried exempt status, which means you are not eligible for overtime pay.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, Biology, Bio-Chemistry, Physics, or related field required.
• 3 years of directly related laboratory experience required.
• Petroleum products testing preferred. 
• LIMS preferred.
• Able and willing to work on-site, in-person at the Valero Memphis Refinery, required.

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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