Title: Chemist
Date:
Apr 15, 2026
Location:
Petrolia, PA, US, 16050
BASIC FUNCTION:
Sonneborn, an HF Sinclair company, is looking to fill a role for a Chemist in it's Petrolia, Pennsylvania facility. Reporting to the Manufacturing Technology Manager, the Chemist performs all types of analyses and tests in connection with process control, process improvement, raw material evaluation and quality control in all product lines.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Uncompromising attitude towards the safe work performance and environmental impact of the organization, its employees and those who visit.
- Performs routine chemical analyses, tests and determinations involving the application of established laboratory methods and techniques.
- Assists higher level chemists by performing assigned phases of work where less evaluation or analysis may be necessary.
- Records results of tests and assignments and reports results to manager.
- Learns and develops to become able to interpret test results and determine their technical significance.
- Works weekend/call-out as part of a scheduled rotation with other chemists.
- Determine, verify, implement the appropriate analysis method and technique.
- Support quality programs and procedures.
- Identify and handle discrepancies quickly and professionally.
- Prepare technical reports, ISO procedures and other related documentation.
- Calibrate and maintain all laboratory instrumentation.
Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their supervisor, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.
EXPERIENCE:
- Experience or working knowledge with the following analytical instrumentation: UV-Vis, HPLC, GC, XRF, FTIR
- Prior experience in a Chemistry lab
EDUCATIONAL LEVEL:
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or closely related field
- GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or higher
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Strong organizational skills including multi-tasking, decision making, deadline focus, prioritizing
- Solid foundation in analytical chemistry
- Excellent demonstrated problem solving skills
- Working knowledge of statistics and the ability to utilize them to explain findings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail
WORK CONDITIONS:
Office based, with up to 10% travel by land and air required. Petroleum processing, warehouse/plant environment including but not limited to chemicals, pressure vessels, tanks, and routing equipment. Subject to all weather and varying road conditions.
BENEFITS:
HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time-Off
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
- Educational Reimbursement
- Parental Bonding Time
- Employee Discounts
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job conditions require sitting, talking or hearing, making visual inspections, making precise hand and finger movements, reaching or grasping, lifting and/or carrying up to 10lbs, ability to operate and drive all assigned company vehicles at company standard insurance rates is essential, valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance required, perceiving color differences. Job conditions may require standing, and walking.
Our One HF Sinclair Culture:
At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization. We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.
About HF Sinclair Corporation
HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in Artesia, New Mexico. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.
Equal Opportunity Employer
HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination.
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