Laboratory Technologist

Overview

Filtration Group is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier, and more productive. With a passionate workforce, global footprint and world class engineering and manufacturing capabilities, we are driving innovation and developing solutions across a broad spectrum of applications in the fast-growing and global filtration industry. We are committed to maintaining an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust and in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action.

The Company began in 2009 and has rapidly grown organically and through a thoughtful acquisition strategy to be a global leader in the highly attractive filtration industry. Filtration Group has the broadest portfolio of solutions in the industry and has had a particular focus on building a leading platform of solutions focused on the Life Sciences and Indoor Air Quality end markets which are rapidly growing in the current market environment. Filtration Group operates across a wide variety of attractive end markets and produces mission critical products with high replacement rates. Over 80 percent of the Company’s revenue comes from replacement / consumable products, many of which are specified into customer’s products or processes.

Filtration Group is an affiliate of Madison Industries, one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier, and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value. The team at Madison is committed to building something truly remarkable that long outlasts them while coaching others to reach their highest potential. Madison’s footprint spans across Europe, Asia and the Americas operating over 216 facilities in 45 countries, with over 12,000 engaged employees. Having successfully built market leaders in filtration, medical, safety, instruments, heat transfer, and indoor air quality, Madison generates revenue of $5 billion, with an enterprise value worth well over $7 billion.

Our IntegraLabs is seeking a Full-Time detail-oriented and experienced Laboratory Technologist with a strong background in laboratory testing and analysis. This role requires a bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline and prior laboratory experience. The ideal candidate will perform advanced testing and contribute to the development of innovative solutions for the energy industry while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical, physical, and mechanical tests following established protocols.
• Develop, validate, and execute new testing methods for product development and competitive analysis.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment such as particle analyzers, FTIR spectrometer, UV spectrophotometer, X-Ray Fluorescence, laser particle counters, and air and hydrocarbon efficiency test loops.
• Record and analyze test data, preparing technical reports for stakeholders.
• Assist with troubleshooting technical issues related to testing and equipment performance.
• Collaborate with R&D and technical teams to support new product development and process optimization.
• Maintain safety standards and compliance with laboratory procedures, including proper handling and disposal of chemicals and materials.
• Serve as a technical liaison between the laboratory and field operations, providing support for customer inquiries and challenges. Occasional travel (<10%) required for field work.
• Develop customized testing protocols and solutions tailored to unique customer needs and field conditions.
• Deliver training and presentations to customers and internal commercial teams on filtration technologies, testing methodologies, and best practices.
• Collaborate with the sales and engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve filtration issues in customer applications.
• Support the design and execution of field trials to evaluate filter performance and validate lab findings in real-world scenarios.
• Document field observations and outcomes, integrating feedback into lab-based testing and product development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of laboratory experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Experience with Laboratory Management Software, Excel, and performing light data analytics.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining analytical equipment.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance, including safety and quality standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with customers and internal teams effectively.
• Willingness to travel (minimal at first, up to 25% over time) for site visits, installations, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with filtration systems and media or a strong desire to learn filtration field applications.
• Problem-solving mindset, with the ability to apply technical knowledge in dynamic, real-world settings.
• Familiarity with industrial processes, especially in the oil and gas, petrochemical, or related industries, is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical data into actionable insights for non-technical audiences.

Professional Development Path

• Begin by mastering lab operations and analytical testing to establish deep technical expertise.
• Gradually transition to fieldwork through mentorship and customer-facing projects, gaining hands-on experience in field conditions.
• Develop into a trusted subject matter expert for IntegraLabs, Jonell Systems, and Facet, recognized for solving customer challenges and advancing the understanding of filtration applications.