Laboratory Technician - Refinery

Kelly Science & Clinical is seeking an experienced Refinery Laboratory Technician to join our team at a Fortune 500 Oil & Gas Company in Channahon, IL.Long Term Contract (~1-2 years)Shift: Monday - Friday 6AM to 2:30PMCompensation: $41-46/hr DOERefinery Laboratory TechnicianDuties-The laboratory technician is responsible for finished product testing and intermediate stream testing to include finished products including but not limited to MOGAS, #2 ultra low sulfur diesel, asphalt (PG 64-22), Propane HD-5 (LPG), normal butane, and PGP.-Responsible for the daily operational aspects of the lab.-Accurately make solutions according to directions and record pertinent data.-Accountable for the safe, reliable, operation of the work to which they are assigned.-Responsible for understanding and strictly following the Quality Assurance System and laboratory test methods (ASTM, AASHTO, SM, etc.)-Demonstrate job knowledge by completing and reporting routine and non-routine tasks in a timely manner.-Receive samples into the lab via the LIMS system.-Review test result accuracy before and after reporting.-Identify out of specification finished product results, inform appropriate personnel, and retest when appropriate.-Review or print out backlog sheet before the end of shift to ensure data accuracy.-Perform SQC analysis as scheduled and enter them into Sample Manager.-Appropriately respond to run rule or out of control violations.-Recognize when equipment should be taken out of service and tag it appropriately.-Perform specified maintenance and record maintenance performed as qualified.-Perform specified calibrations as qualified, record calibration data and communicate results to notify the Chemist/Specialist/First Line Supervisor for the area.-Request the purchase of quality supplies and inspect upon receipt.Requirements-Three to Five years of related oil and gas testing experience is required.-Adaptive, eager and quick learner.-Ability to multitask.-Analytical, GC, Reagents and Calibration experience is required-Chemstation, LIMs and SimDis experience strongly preferred.

Created: 2025-09-21