Work-Study Program, Lab Technician – Ethanol Plant

Reporting to the QA/QC Manager and mentor, the Work-Study QA/QC Lab Tech student will be exposed to the quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) program for the ethanol plant to ensure maximum production quantity and quality. This is an on-going Work-Study position and will possibly continue until students' graduation date.

• Assists in carrying out the plant QA/QC program.
• Draws and processes samples at various points in the process, conducting QA/QC tests as required.
• Helps to monitor use and inventories of laboratory chemicals and supplies.
• Prepares reports and analyzes data within the process of the facility.
• Maintains safety, health and environmental policies and procedures.
• Participates in the safety program for the QA/QC laboratory.
• Assists to coordinates activities with other departments.
• Communicates directly with QA/QC Manager to ensure effective participation by the process operators in the implementation of QA/QC policies and procedures.
• Participates to implement programs and procedures required to ensure laboratory and plant cleanliness.

This position is hourly nonexempt status, which means you are eligible for overtime pay.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Currently pursuing an Associate’s degree (or higher) from an accredited college, university, or junior college in a science, agriculture, technology, or mathematics field or accepted into an Associate’s degree (or higher) program in a science, agriculture, technology, or mathematics field required.
• On-going work study students are required to work 20-25 hours per week during the semester and 40 hours per week during the summer.
• Reside within commuting distance to the ethanol plant for the entire duration of the on-going work-study required.
• 2.5 GPA or above preferred.
• Experience with laboratory equipment found in an academic environment is preferred.
• Able and willing to work on-site and in-person, required.

Valero’s pre-employment process includes successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screen.

About Valero Renewables – Mount Vernon

Valero's Mount Vernon ethanol plant is located in Mount Vernon, Indiana, in the far southwestern corner of the state on the Ohio River, the boundary with Kentucky. Part of the Evansville, Indiana, metropolitan area, Mount Vernon is approximately 190 miles southwest of Indianapolis. The bio-refinery sits on 112 acres leased from the Ports of Indiana, and started ethanol production in December 2010. The facility uses a dry-grind production method and state-of-the-art technology to maintain industry-leading standards in production, safety, product quality and environmental stewardship. The Mount Vernon plant processes approximately 35 million bushels of corn into approximately 100 million gallons of ethanol and 263,000 tons of distillers grains per year. The plant employs approximately 60 employees.

Valero's employees are the heart of its success, and there is a reason why the company is an employer of choice in the fuels manufacturing and marketing industry. It’s not just the excellent benefits package, or the opportunities for personal growth, it’s also the caring and committed culture of the organization that makes everyone feel like they’re truly part of a team. For more information, visit Valero.com.

Valero is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, including race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Please be advised, if you are viewing this position on a website that lists an estimated salary rate/range, it was not provided by Valero. Valero’s market specific salary rate/range will be provided during the recruiting process and tends to be higher than what is estimated by such websites.

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