POSITION SUMMARY: 

This Chemist position will be in the Refining Analytical and Development (RAD) organization located in Catlettsburg, KY.  The Chemist will support petroleum and renewable fuel initiatives, champion method development, manage customer requests, and be engaged in industry support activities.  The position is primarily M-F days but may require additional support or travel during off hours.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts analytical method development/optimization and troubleshoots equipment
• Acts as an analytical resource to control laboratories and renewables support team
• Oversees testing requests and subsequent data evaluation

• Interprets data significance and provides guidance
• Understands the chemistry of renewable feedstock production (lipids), pre-treatment, and refining
• Understands logistics of feedstock and product movement/storage, compatibility and stability
• Applies knowledge to design studies and find technically sound solutions to meet customer needs
• Organizes and trends data, develops correlations
• Prepares accurate calibration and verification materials
• Represents MPC interests in industry workgroups
• Follows all safety and quality control guidelines
• Writes technical and business reports, SOPs, and lesson plans
• Provides timely feedback and meets project deadlines
• Collaborates with internal and external customers/SMEs, as needed
• Demonstrates integrity in all areas of work
• Stays abreast of evolving green energy technologies
   

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry with 5 years of related experience, with strong analytical and organic chemistry background.  Advanced degrees will also be considered.
• Experienced with soybean oil, corn oil, tallow and/or other renewable feedstock testing; experience with other green energy testing is a bonus
• Experienced with handling and testing of petroleum products (LPG, hydrogen, natural gas, distillate) and familiar with related product specifications
• Adept with relevant AOCS and ASTM test methods
• Proficient in analytical technologies such ICP-OES, XRF, titration, and gas chromatography; mechanically inclined
• Strong written and verbal communication skills