Laboratory Technician

Req ID: 470382 

BASIC PURPOSE: The Laboratory Technician will assist with the day-to-day testing of samples and upkeep of Roserock Testing Lab.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct lab testing at OKC Laboratory of Retail Fuel samples/DEF Terminal samples, Jet-A samples, and Refinery Diesel samples.
• Gain knowledge in using Elemental Analyzer, ICP, UV-Vis, Automated Titrator, Refractometer, Karl Fischer, Flash Point tester, IR, CP/PP/FP analyzer, CFPP analyzer, and Distillation Unit.
• Gain knowledge of the LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) for logging and receiving samples
• Review COA (Certificate of Analysis) for biodiesel, ethanol, and DEF daily
• Routine instrument calibration
• Maintain inventory of laboratory materials
• General instrument maintenance and upkeep of laboratory
• Other duties assigned as needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• HS Diploma required
• AS or BS Chemistry preferred

Experience:

• Experience in a laboratory environment
• Experience in using laboratory instruments

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Skills:

• Hard Skills: Working knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing
• Soft Skills: Good written and oral communication skills, team player, exceptional customer service, attention to detail, self-motivation, good time management skills, ability to multitask and excellent analytical skills

Typical Physical Demands:

• Requires prolonged standing, some bending and stooping
• Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision

Job Function(s): Corporate 

Love’s has been fueling customers’ journeys since 1964. Innovation and perseverance continue to lead the way for the family-owned and -operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City with more than 40,000 team members in North America and Europe. The company’s core business is travel stops and convenience stores with more than 630 locations in 42 states. Love’s continues its commitment to offer products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, four-wheel customers, RVers, alternative fuel and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities Love’s serves and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace are hallmarks of the company’s award-winning culture.

The Love’s Family of Companies includes:

• Gemini Motor Transport, one of the industry’s safest trucking fleets.
• Speedco and Love’s Truck Care, the largest oil change and preventive maintenance and total truck care network.
• Musket, a rapidly growing, Houston-based commodities supplier and trader.
• Trillium, a Houston-based alternative fuels expert.
• TVC Pro-driver, a commercial driver’s license (CDL) protection subscription service.