Chemist Location: El Dorado, AR, US, 71730 **Job Summary:** The Chemist is responsible for analyzing refinery products throughout the refining process to ensure quality and regulatory standards are met for raw, in-process and finished petroleum material, trains Laboratory Technicians and complete special projects.  This role will support reliable operations to the Lab and other areas of the refinery. **Job Responsibilities** : - Maintain safe, clean and orderly working environment by complying with safety and laboratory procedures, rules, and regulations - Provide advanced analytical support for refinery operations, to maintain target quality of unit streams. - Performs analyses, preventative and routine maintenance and calibration of analyzers. - Maintains analytical specialization in GC instrumentation and methods. - Write and maintain laboratory SOP’s - Support Quality Control Program - Develop and assist with training material for job specific duties. - Provide advanced analytical support for Process Engineering problem solving. - Provide advanced analytical support for Supply and Distribution to control raw materials and ensure quality of finished products, including retaining samples for future analysis verification - Run the necessary standards to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the laboratory equipment - Maintain required inventory levels of supplies. - Communicate and accurately record results using LIMS software. - Promote teamwork in plant wide problem resolution - To work on improving existing methods or creating new ones to better meet the needs of the refinery - Other duties as assigned **Required Qualifications – Education, Skills & Experience:** At least 2 years of related experience. Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience. **Preferred Qualifications – Education, Skills & Experience** : + Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. + 3 years of laboratory experience, possibly with petroleum products + Experience in analytical instrumentation and Method Development + Experience in analyzing data, troubleshooting and instrument repair + Experience with Statistical Quality Control Chart management. + Experience with using LIMS software + Experience with technical writing. \#LI-AM1