Chemist, Chemicals QA/QC
Apply NowCompany: Lyondell Basell North America
Location: Pasadena, TX 77502
Description:
LyondellBasell is a leader in the global chemical industry creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. With a nearly 70-year legacy that includes a Nobel Prize in Chemistry and our proprietary MoReTec recycling technology, LYB is enabling a more sustainable future for generations to come. LYB develops high-quality and innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. LYB places high priority on diversity, equity and inclusion and is Advancing Good with an emphasis on our planet, the communities where we operate and our future workforce. We're addressing the global challenges of ending plastic waste, taking climate action, and supporting a thriving society, while generating value for our customers, investors, and society.
Basic Function
We are currently seeking to fill a Chemist position at LyondellBasell's at Bayport POTBA site, which is located 25 miles from downtown Houston, TX. This site consists of three POTBA plants that produce propylene oxide (PO), tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA), propylene glycol, propylene glycol ethers, tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP), and ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE).
The Chemist will provide technical, operational, and analytical support to the Quality Control laboratory (Lab), production units, and business teams for driving improvements to product quality processes and the Lab. The Chemist also supports compliance requirements for ISO, ASTM and other industry standards. The focus of the position is to ensure the Lab provides accurate, reliable, and timely data to support both internal and external customers.
Roles & Responsibilities
Lab focal point for new projects and new instrumentation setup
Identifies and drives improvement in Lab processes/systems, testing, methods, and cost
Provides instrumentation troubleshooting support beyond Lab Specialist and Day Tech capabilities
Ensures timely calibration and maintenance of Lab equipment
Provides technical input and guidance to ensure Lab support for process troubleshooting, process improvement, and new business development
Focal point for operating units and business units to interface with the Lab for analytical support
Provides technical training on Lab quality systems for Lab technicians
Sets high expectations for quality and timeliness of action item (MOC, Intelex, etc.) resolution
Supports business teams as needed to develop testing protocols and methods for new products
Develops and maintains industry best practice knowledge and applies to the Lab
Supports product quality incident investigations
Leads formal investigation teams for continual improvement
Responsible for implementation and adherence of relevant Operational Excellence & corporate standards
Work with lab technicians, specialists and chemists in understanding laboratory systems, analytical methods and techniques
Implement and maintain the Site's compliance with ISO 9001, USP, and other industry standards
Min. Qualifications
BS degree in Chemistry
Typically 6+ years of lab experience in a refining, petrochemical, or manufacturing environment
Demonstrated corporate competencies
Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and techniques
Demonstrated IT capability for implementation of analytical instrumentation
Good computing skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities
Demonstrated ability in project management and gap closures
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using and troubleshooting GC, FTIR, UV/VIS, XRF, Titration, Atomic Absorption, and related
Experience using lab software including Sample Manager, SAP and Chromeleon
MOC system qualification or similar MOC experience
Proven ability to identify continuous improvement and value generation opportunities and deliver solutions
Competencies
Build Partnerships
Deliver Results
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Technical Skills
Learn more about our benefits: Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasell
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Basic Function
We are currently seeking to fill a Chemist position at LyondellBasell's at Bayport POTBA site, which is located 25 miles from downtown Houston, TX. This site consists of three POTBA plants that produce propylene oxide (PO), tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA), propylene glycol, propylene glycol ethers, tertiary butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP), and ethyl tertiary butyl ether (ETBE).
The Chemist will provide technical, operational, and analytical support to the Quality Control laboratory (Lab), production units, and business teams for driving improvements to product quality processes and the Lab. The Chemist also supports compliance requirements for ISO, ASTM and other industry standards. The focus of the position is to ensure the Lab provides accurate, reliable, and timely data to support both internal and external customers.
Roles & Responsibilities
Lab focal point for new projects and new instrumentation setup
Identifies and drives improvement in Lab processes/systems, testing, methods, and cost
Provides instrumentation troubleshooting support beyond Lab Specialist and Day Tech capabilities
Ensures timely calibration and maintenance of Lab equipment
Provides technical input and guidance to ensure Lab support for process troubleshooting, process improvement, and new business development
Focal point for operating units and business units to interface with the Lab for analytical support
Provides technical training on Lab quality systems for Lab technicians
Sets high expectations for quality and timeliness of action item (MOC, Intelex, etc.) resolution
Supports business teams as needed to develop testing protocols and methods for new products
Develops and maintains industry best practice knowledge and applies to the Lab
Supports product quality incident investigations
Leads formal investigation teams for continual improvement
Responsible for implementation and adherence of relevant Operational Excellence & corporate standards
Work with lab technicians, specialists and chemists in understanding laboratory systems, analytical methods and techniques
Implement and maintain the Site's compliance with ISO 9001, USP, and other industry standards
Min. Qualifications
BS degree in Chemistry
Typically 6+ years of lab experience in a refining, petrochemical, or manufacturing environment
Demonstrated corporate competencies
Demonstrated troubleshooting skills and techniques
Demonstrated IT capability for implementation of analytical instrumentation
Good computing skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities
Demonstrated ability in project management and gap closures
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using and troubleshooting GC, FTIR, UV/VIS, XRF, Titration, Atomic Absorption, and related
Experience using lab software including Sample Manager, SAP and Chromeleon
MOC system qualification or similar MOC experience
Proven ability to identify continuous improvement and value generation opportunities and deliver solutions
Competencies
Build Partnerships
Deliver Results
Drive Innovation
Grow Capabilities
Promote Inclusion
Motivational Fit
Technical Skills
Learn more about our benefits: Benefits/Health & Welfare | LyondellBasell
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