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Chemist

Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Dickinson, North Dakota Posted Sep 28, 2026
On-siteUSD 93,000 - 160,300 / year

About this role

Chemist

Location: Dickinson, North Dakota Time type: Full time Posted: Today Requisition ID: 00024412 Location Address: 3815 116th Ave SW

An exciting career awaits you

At MPC, we’re committed to being a great place to work – one that welcomes new ideas, encourages diverse perspectives, develops our people, and fosters a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts comprehensive chemical analysis of water, petroleum, gasoline, solvents and other compounds to identify elements or determine quantities using standard tests and procedures. Ensures the laboratory’s operations adhere to good lab practice and applicable standards of quality control and quality assurance.

  • Records and analyzes results, assembles and summarizes data, issues Certificate of Analysis (COAs) to external and internal customers.

  • Recommends procedures to eliminate, solve or correct unfavorable conditions found because of analysis. Conducts troubleshooting and develops corrective actions to mitigate issues; maintains equipment functionality and is knowledgeable about instruments in the lab.

  • Verifies questionable tests by ensuring proper procedure was applied, checking equipment and chemical solutions used, and recommending corrections as needed.

  • Keeps abreast of the latest developments and changes in testing methods, equipment and techniques; becomes acquainted with new machines handling electronic type analysis, operates such machines and trains others in their operation, maintains machinery, and outlines special techniques for their operation.

  • Writes and reviews Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); develops training for technicians and ensures compliance with lab training standards.

  • Supports laboratory testing and other duties to ensure they are performed safely by company standards.

  • Monitors and investigates Statistical Quality Control data to ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

  • Conducts instrument maintenance and calibration, maintains an updated inventory of spare parts, and manages service contracts for assigned instrumentation.

  • Maintains proficiency with test methods to verify that tests conducted by technicians/testers are accurate, through self-audits and daily interaction/training sign-off.

  • Serves as a liaison between the laboratory and other stakeholders in the company.

  • Oversees lab program for compliance with DOT regulations as required for sample shipments where applicable.

  • Serves as the lab representative for site area teams and works collaboratively to solve problems.

  • Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 16 hours of college-level chemistry required. Chemistry Degree preferred.

  • Zero (0) years or more of chemical analysis and laboratory experience required.

  • Salary Range: $93,000 - $160,300

  • Education and Experience

  • Location: Dickinson, North Dakota

  • Employee Group: Full time

  • Employee Subgroup: Regular

  • Marathon Petroleum Company LP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition or AIDS/HIV status, ancestry, national origin, genetic information, military, veteran status, marital status, citizenship or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, click here.

  • If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process at Marathon Petroleum LP, please contact our Human Resources Department. Please specify the reasonable accommodation you are requesting, along with the job posting number in which you may be interested. A Human Resources representative will review your request and contact you to discuss a reasonable accommodation. Marathon Petroleum offers a total rewards program which includes, but is not limited to, access to health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k matching program, paid parental leave, and educational reimbursement. Detailed benefit information is available at m ympcbenefits.com.

  • The hired candidate will also be eligible for a discretionary company-sponsored annual bonus program.

  • Equal Opportunity Employer: Veteran / Disability

  • We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with arrest or conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. In reviewing criminal history in connection with a conditional offer of employment, Marathon will consider the key responsibilities of the role.

  • 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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