Laboratory Technician at Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Detroit, MI

Summary: Marathon Petroleum Corporation is committed to providing a collaborative work environment and is currently seeking a Laboratory Technician for its Detroit refinery. The role involves analyzing samples, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and performing routine maintenance on laboratory equipment. Responsibilities: - Analyze process samples and final products per standard operating procedures in a timely manner to accommodate the needs of the refinery - Verify all data before reporting information to verify quality and ensure compliance with product specifications, test method standards, and regulations - Coordinate sample testing with other technicians to improve turnaround time for reporting all data - Prioritize work based on the needs of the refinery - Perform special testing projects, i.e. round robins, bench blends, etc. on an as-needed basis - Deliver routine supplies to, and gather collected samples from, process units in a timely manner to provide efficient turnaround of results - Ensure functionality of equipment by checking instrument and standard specific statistical quality control charts and perform periodic calibration and maintenance - Observe expiration dates, low reagent volumes, gas cylinder pressures, etc. to ensure adequate consumables and resources are available for all testing - Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting for instrumentation to achieve maximum equipment availability - Maintain and update laboratory supply inventory to ensure continuity and safety of work - Communicate to relief all relevant information about the refinery, i.e. unit specifications and upsets, off-spec results, samples in progress and instrument problems, etc - Review electronic shift log at start of shift and sign-off at end of shift by adding pertinent information - Record test information into logbooks, verify electronically transferred data or enter results into SampleManager (LIMS) and approve Certificates of Analysis (C of A’s), as required - Report missing samples, problems, environmental concerns and off-spec results (when needed) to appropriate complex operators and/or Supervisor - Receive and conduct on-the-job training (OJT) to perform analytical techniques and methods for improving lab capability - Maintain corporate standards by completing computer-based training (CBT) - Improve proficiency by reading analytical methods, adopting procedural updates, and reviewing instrument manuals and technical journals to meet personal, team and company objectives - Participate in relevant training events to increase personal development - Maintain a clean and organized work environment to promote health, safety, and work efficiency in the lab - Place hazardous material in proper waste containers and store all retained samples according to Basic Practice procedures - Transfer hazardous waste and empty solvent and reference fuel drums to the warehouse for proper disposal Required Qualifications: - A 4-year science degree with four college chemistry courses and two college chemistry labs is required - Computer proficiency with standard desktop applications, e.g. Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook is required - A valid Driver's License is required Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is preferred Required Skills: Laboratory Information Management Systems, Analytical techniques Important Skills: Chemistry degree, Computer proficiency Benefits: Access to health, vision, and dental insurance, Paid time off, 401k matching program, Paid parental leave, Educational reimbursement, Discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program