Job Description

Job Location: LSB Cherokee AL - Cherokee, AL 35616About LSB
LSB is committed to playing a leadership role in the production of low and no carbon products that build, feed and power the world. The LSB team is dedicated to building a culture of excellence in customer experiences as we deliver essential products across the agricultural and industrial end markets and, in the future, the energy markets. Join our team and help us develop innovative solutions that will improve the quality of life for current and future generations. Learn more about LSB at www.lsbindustries.com.
Why Cherokee, AL?
Cherokee, Alabama, in Colbert County, blends Southern charm with natural beauty, making it an idyllic place to live and work. Enjoy scenic drives through rolling hills and the nearby Tennessee River. Outdoor enthusiasts can fish, hike, and boat in the area. The town offers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with a focus on community and hospitality. Affordable living, excellent schools, and a strong community ensure a high quality of life. Conveniently located near Muscle Shoals and Florence, Cherokee combines small-town peace with access to metropolitan amenities. Discover career opportunities and a relaxed lifestyle in Cherokee, AL.
Job

Summary: Laboratory analysts analyze raw materials, in process, finished products and product shipments by following test procedures and using lab instruments.  They also perform wastewater analysis to ensure regulatory compliance with federal, state, and local agencies.

Responsibilities & Duties
- Analyze raw materials, in process, finished product and product shipments by following test procedures and using lab instruments.
- Perform Waste Water analysis.
- Perform instrument calibrations, maintenance and keep accurate records.
- Maintain standardization of reagents and equipment used in laboratory and by Operators.
- Follow lab and plant policies and procedures (safety, housekeeping, deviations, etc).
- Work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
- Exchange information and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry or related field preferred.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in a Chemical/Industrial Laboratory setting in lieu of degree
- Familiarity with lab equipment such as GC, ICP, FTIR. 
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
- Highly organized, with focus on process and time management discipline.
- Ability to work with people at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills and attention to detail a must.                                     
- Familiar with ISO 9001 or similar Quality Management System.

Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Willingness to work around dust, chemicals, high pressure, high temperature, loud noises, and running equipment.
- Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated areas (hard hat, respirator, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, chemical suit, and hearing protection).
- Must be able to lift as much as 50 lbs.
Special Attention: This position is safety and security sensitive in nature.
This position deals with hazardous materials and/or industrial processes that can pose a risk to employees and the general public.  This facility is required to comply with security standards under Department of Homeland Security (DHS) CFATS regulation 6 CFR Part 27.
LSB Chemical L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. LSB prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LSB conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.