At the core of every successful company, you'll find a great team. Our team is truly a family and the heart and soul of the company. With a Purpose to "make tomorrow a little bit better than today" for each other, our customers, and our communities, we work together to create an environment where you can love what you do and be your best every day as you write yourself into the Lube-Tech story. And that's one of the reasons we are the proud recipient of the 2021 Top Workplace USA and Top Workplace 175 award, issued by the Minneapolis Star Tribune!

We promise to:

Provide a safe environment: We care about each other, and it's a top priority to ensure we all go home to our families without an incident.

Celebrate what makes us unique: We look for greatness in everyone, listen to every voice, and find ways to bring out the best in each other.

Empower each other: We trust each other and create a place where everyone matters and can make a difference.

Since 1925, Lube-Tech and its founding companies have demonstrated a people-first, customer-focused approach. Lube-Tech is a family-owned company who provides advances energy, fluid technology, lubricants and services to OEMs and customers within the automotive, fleet and manufacturing industries. Lube-Tech also operates Reliable Plus, a vehicle wash company who provides product and service solutions to customers within the c-store, grocery, fleet and automotive industries.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Function within the guidelines of the Lube-Tech "Team Ground Rules" and Mission Statement
* Support research and development, used oil analysis, and quality control.
* Blend samples for bench and customer testing.
* Conduct performance and physical/chemical property testing on new and existing products.
* Conduct routine used oil analysis on customer fluids.
* Document test results.
* Perform other duties as needed or assigned by senior laboratory staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College sophomore or above completing a bachelor's program in science or engineering, chemistry preferred
• Requires an individual who engages in safe laboratory practices
• Requires strong oral, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Requires proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Requires the ability to effectively communicate laboratory testing and draft technical written reports.
• Requires the ability to organize work and manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines

• A basic knowledge of industrial lubricants, product formulation and testing experience is preferred

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle or touch objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to bend, twist, push, pull, climb stairs, reach, lift, carry and grasp objects. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close/far vision, color vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Work is performed in a laboratory, general office, and production environment. Most areas are climate controlled dry, indoor areas. The noise level of the work environment is usually moderate, but the production facility may have an increased noise level. There is exposure to solvents, acids, corrosives, and other chemicals in the laboratory and production areas. There may be additional exposure to fumes, vapors and mists. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

Protective Clothing Required (for Laboratory and Production Areas): Laboratory Coat or Safety Vest, Safety Glasses, Gloves, Long Pants and Closed-Toed Shoes.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
We are always working to ensure our teammates know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, comprehensive health and wellness benefits beginning day one, Lube-Tech offers teammates a variety of perks, including:

Philanthropy - Giving back to our communities is woven into the fabric of who we are. Throughout the year, there are many opportunities for employees, and their families, to get involved and give back. The Employee Giving Program allows you to donate to a 501c3 nonprofit of your choice and the Bame Foundation will match your contribution, dollar for dollar!

Total Wellness - Your health and well-being are important to us which is why you'll have benefit coverage on your first day of employment. Lube-Tech offers teammates complimentary use of our onsite fitness facilities where available. In addition to physical wellbeing, Lube-Tech offers a variety of mental health, financial, and other resources to every teammate.

Paid Time Off - All teammates begin earning paid time off (PTO) upon hire, with the ability to earn 3 weeks of PTO in the first year of employment!

Paid time off when it matters most - We offer paid time off for bereavement & parental leave so you can be with your family when it matters most. We observe eight paid holidays and provide two floating holidays per year.

Lube-Tech is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.