Laboratory Technician
Role Overview
Join the Cherry Point Laboratory as a Quality Assurance Lab Technician and put your scientific and analytical skills to work in a role that directly supports product quality and environmental compliance.
You will conduct chemical and biological analyses of petroleum products, compressed gases, and wastewater, delivering reliable data that helps optimize processes and maintain quality and compliance standards.
This is an operationally critical position where accuracy, safety, and attention to detail matter.
The ideal candidate brings a strong science background, analytical thinking, and the ability to consistently follow laboratory procedures and process safety practices.
Key Skills for This Role
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Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Science or related field or equivalent experience.
- Must work a rotating 12-hour shift schedule with required overtime
- Must be able to climb ladders/stairs to a height of 50 feet and to lift at least 40 pounds.
- Must work safely and follow prescribed procedures
- Must have the ability to work alone without supervision during the shift
- Must move through the lab technician progression within the targeted timeframe
- Must have strong analytical chemistry skill
- Must have good written and oral communication skills
- Must have ability to write procedures (standard work instructions) and train others
- Must have proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with intermediate computer skills
- Must have knowledge on the use of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Must have knowledge on the use of SQC methods.
- Desirable Criteria:
- Previous experience in a petroleum or environmental laboratory is desirable
- Knowledge of petroleum testing and specification is preferred.
- Eligibility Requirements:
- If you are applying for a position in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.
- Successful candidate must have a TWIC card on their first day of employment. More information can be found on the TSA website: https://twicprogram.tsa.dhs.gov/TWICWebApp/
- Why Join Us
- bp is reimagining energy for people and the planet. By joining our Cherry Point-based team, you’ll contribute directly to the delivery of safe, efficient refined products across the region — supporting our mission to deliver energy securely and sustainably. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits, ongoing development, and the opportunity to shape the energy future in the Pacific Northwest.
- How much do we pay? Our hourly rate starts at $44.22 for Tech 1 with the opportunity to advance to $62.56 for Tech 5, plus overtime.
- This position is eligible for Core U.S. Benefits. This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees. You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at Core U.S. Benefits. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more by visiting Core U.S. Benefits. We offer a reward package to enable your work to fit with your life. These offerings include a discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program. These benefits include a pension for eligible employee. You may learn more about our generous benefits at Core U.S. Benefits. As part of bp’s wellbeing package, bp offers access to health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. You may learn more about our generous benefits at Core U.S. Benefits.
- At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity! We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. We offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life, including flexible working options and paid parental leave policy, among others.
- This role is a safety sensitive position. Post-offer candidates must submit to and pass pre-employment drug testing, which screens for prohibited substances, including marijuana and Cannabinoids (CBD). Visit https://exploreyourbenefits.com/ for more information about the bp US Drug & Alcohol Misuse Policy.
- Travel Requirement:
- No travel is expected with this role
- Relocation Assistance:
- This role is not eligible for relocation
- Remote Type:
- This position is not available for remote working
- This position is eligible for Core U.S. Benefits. This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees. You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at Core U.S. Benefits. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more by visiting Core U.S.
- Hazard communication, Hazard Identification, Instrument maintenance, Laboratory Operations, Personal Safety, Safety Leadership
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- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
- If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
- This position is eligible for Core U.S. Benefits. This position offers paid vacation depending on your years of relevant industry experience and will range from 120 – 240 hours of vacation per year for full time employees. You will also be eligible for 9 paid holidays per year and 2 personal choice holidays. You may learn more about how we calculate paid vacation and view our generous vacation and holiday schedules at Core U.S. Benefits. Bp has a parental leave policy as well, which offers up to 8 weeks’ paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child. Learn more by visiting Core U.S. Benefits.
- As part of bp’s wellbeing package, bp offers access to health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as life and Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability. You may learn more about our generous benefits at Core U.S. Benefits.
Skills:
- Hazard communication, Hazard Identification, Instrument maintenance, Laboratory Operations, Personal Safety, Safety Leadership
- Legal Disclaimer:
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of petroleum testing and specification is preferred.
- We offer a reward package to enable your work to fit with your life. These offerings include a discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and generous retirement benefits that include a 401k matching program. These benefits include a pension for eligible employee. You may learn more about our generous benefits at Core U.S. Benefits.
About bp
bp is a global energy company headquartered in London, providing oil, gas, and low-carbon energy solutions across exploration, production, refining, and distribution worldwide.
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