Lab Technician

Location: Energy Corridor; Houston, TX

Company Type: Oil & Gas, 3rd Party Laboratory

Position/Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Salary - Commensurate with experience & education.

Benefits - Paid Time Off, Full Medical/Dental Insurance, 401K, 401K matching.

Position Overview:

• Conduct lab tests that involve rock, water, and oilfield chemicals by following standard lab testing procedures. Input lab data to excel or word files, make plots of data, record observations in lab notebook, capture, and process pictures. Compile test and project results into PowerPoint reports. Order lab supplies and maintain laboratory safety and cleanliness. Assist chemist & Team Lead on projects.
• Duties relating to lab testing include mixing chemicals with water to make fluids, mixing fluids with rock samples, operate oilfield standard lab equipment such as a roller oven, bench top rheometers & viscometers, fluid flow apparatus, analytical testing kit, water analysis kit, etc.

Requirements:

• Laboratory Technician: Must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in chemistry or technical/engineering field & no prior work experience is required. This position requires a high level of mechanical aptitude. Candidate must have experience running analytical testing equipment. Must be able to operate oilfield standard high temperature and high-pressure equipment. Must have a safety-first mentality and maintain good housekeeping. Be able to pass criminal & work history background check. Must be able to pass drug tests. Good at paying attention to details and following test procedures. Good communication skills are required.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out assigned tests with minimal supervision and properly document all results and/or observations.
• Follow predefined testing procedures and methods.
• Prioritize and complete tasks assigned to you by your supervisor.
• Follow company security policies, protect all test data, and company property.
• Assist others with daily tasks, as well as short- and long-term projects.
• Maintain a concise and organized laboratory notebook.
• Log and take pictures of all solid and liquid field samples as they are received, ensuring each is properly labeled and stored.
• Perform and document monthly safety inspections on all safety showers, eyewash stations, and fire extinguishers.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized laboratory.
• Ensure all chemicals are properly stored and maintain chemical inventory.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory instrumentation.
• Safely operate standard oilfield testing equipment.
• Process/input test data to excel, compose plots and graphs, and organize data for PowerPoint reports.
• Capture images and/or video for reports.
• Calculate concentrations and mix test fluids.
• Prepare solid samples for analysis.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure extra PPE is readily available for guests.
• Maintain proper communication between supervisors and coworkers.
• Be willing to work past normal business hours and on weekends as necessary.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Houston, TX 77082: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Language:

• Fluent English (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person