Overview

ABOUT US:

Afton Chemical Corporation is part of the NewMarket Corporation (NYSE: NEU) family of companies, and is one of the largest global suppliers of lubricant additives and offers a broad line of fuel additives worldwide.

JOB SUMMARY:

Chemical lab technician in the Richmond R&D Analytical Department. The Physical Properties testing group is seeking a Technician I for the dayshift. Primary test responsibilities will include flashpoint, insolubles, density and manual viscosity testing.

Responsibilities

• Active participant in company safety culture including following current industry and government safety procedures and regulations.
• Perform safe-and-sound laboratory practices.
• Provide back-up support for a broad range of tests with an emphasis on maintaining our highest throughput tests.
• Demonstrate flexibility in a high throughput and dynamic work environment.
• Participate in company quality procedures and maintain up to date documentation in test areas.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUMS:

• High school graduate, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 2 years professional chemical laboratory experience.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• 5 years chemical laboratory experience in industry.
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related science.
• Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Safe laboratory practices and procedures.
• Basic computer literacy (i.e., Microsoft Office, Word, Excel).
• Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS).
• Ability to perform standardized laboratory procedures with minimal supervision.
• Effectively manage multiple tasks and changing priorities to achieve completion within the agreed-on timeframe.
• Ability to cooperate effectively with fellow analysts, researchers, and stakeholders across Afton's organizational matrix to achieve business objectives.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate information clearly in an engaging and convincing manner.
• Critical thinking and problem solving along with knowing when to ask for help.

Working at Afton

Who We Are - We're a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way we feel about our neighbors and communities.

Our Work - At Afton, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.

Benefits / Compensation - We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees. Our employees are our most treasured asset and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis - ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.