Shift Lab Technician

Ningbo, Zhejiang, China Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted September 8, 2025 Last posted September 8, 2025
Job description

Total Number of Openings

1

Includes quality control inspections, chemical testing in support of production operations processes at the plants, refineries.

• Co-ordinate with Operation Planning & Manufacturing on the test priorities

• Perform tests to check quality of components and products as part of the plant operation.

• Perform tests as required by technical service and Operation requests.

• Keep up to date knowledge on the test methods and calibration procedures to assure accuracy of results.

• Take an active role in the Lab and work towards achieving the Lab’s annual goals.

• Able generate lab QC, lab SMC, plant QC and customer SPC charts in LIMS and correlates the test data’s in comply with operational changes

• Enter test data in LIMS and SAP, ensure that the data they are verified.

• Systemic approve components in storage tanks for plant use

• Raise LIMS/SAP Tickets and work with the GSG (Global Solution Group) to resolve issues on StarLIMS/SAP issues   

• Take part in the Galvanized project commissioning and start-up, including the procedure and testing plan.

• Perform SPC analysis of test results to determine root cause and develop improvement ideas.

• Develop ideas to reduce number of tests and to improve the lab’s operation.

• Practice High Performance Organization concepts at work.

• Practice the best housekeeping of the laboratory.

• Maintain and trouble shoot analytical equipment

• Diagnose the bad analytical test outputs and trouble shoot analytical equipment to rectify the problem(s).

• Provide fixing solution to off-test plant blends during after-office hours and weekend days. 

• Involve in the trouble shooting of process plants by analyzing non-routine samples.

• Train new laboratory Technicians on new test methods and calibration procedures & non-routine test methods.

• Manage the chemical inventory in the laboratory in accordance with government and company safety requirements

• Any other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from a recognized University with more than 2 years of experience in analytical testing of an Oil/ Petroleum/ Petrochemical or Lubricant Additives Manufacturing facility.
•  Strong knowledge in Analytical Chemistry with operating knowledge of laboratory instruments such as ICP, FTIR, CHN Analyzers, Auto-titrators, Foaming tests, Viscometer, etc.
•  A Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Petroleum Testing Methods and familiar in ASTM, IP and APHA Test methods
•  Able to work in a cross-functional environment
•  Good communication skills, both verbal and written in English and Mandarin

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About this role

Summary

Perform analytical testing, calibrate equipment, troubleshoot, and ensure quality in petrochemical lab.

Job title

Shift Lab Technician

Experience level

more than 2 years

Industry

petrochemical

Location requirements

Ningbo, Zhejiang, China; on-site work only

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

chemistryICPFTIRCHN analyzersauto-titratorsviscometerASTMIPAPHAEnglishMandarin

Preferred skills

petroleum testinglaboratory managementcross-functional teamwork

Specializations

analytical chemistrypetroleum testinginstrument operationquality controlASTM methods
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Ningbo, Zhejiang, China

On-site City