RAD Chemist (Renewables)

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Job description

Location Name: Catlettsburg, KY
Job/Requisition ID: 64027
Location Address: 11631 US Route 23, Catlettsburg, KY, United States (US), 41129
Education Level: Bachelor's Required
Relevant Experience Level: A minimum of 5 years related experience, with strong analytical and organic chemistry background
Employee Group: Regular - Full Time
Employee Subgroup: Salaried Exempt

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 EXPEIRENCE:

• 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

Travel Expected: Up to 20%

About Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) is a leading, integrated, downstream energy company headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. The company operates the nation's largest refining system. MPC's marketing system includes branded locations across the United States, including Marathon brand retail outlets. MPC also owns the general partner and majority limited partner interest in MPLX LP, a midstream company that owns and operates gathering, processing, and fractionation assets, as well as crude oil and light product transportation and logistics infrastructure.

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