Analyst (OCM) - 6 Month Contract

Role Overview

Oil and Petroleum Laboratory Technicians conduct laboratory tests to analyze the chemical and physical properties of materials for quality control, process control, and product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Operate specialized lab instruments (microscopes, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, gas chromatographs, etc.)
• Material Testing: Test materials for purity, stability, viscosity, density, and presence of specific elements or contaminants
• Quality Verification: Verify manufactured products meet specifications
• Documentation: Record test results, prepare reports, graphs, and charts
• Maintenance: Clean, sterilize, and calibrate laboratory equipment
• Chemical Preparation: Prepare solutions and adjust formulations to meet specifications
• Compliance & Leadership: Support ISO standards, promote lab performance, understand customer requirements, and maintain ethical conduct
• Availability: Work rotating schedules including weekends/holidays with on-call flexibility

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma/GED + 1–3 years related experience (or equivalent)
• Core Competencies: Technical reading and writing, mathematical skills, problem-solving, data analysis, attention to detail
• Physical Demands: Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands; occasionally lift up to 100 lbs; close and distance vision required
• Work Environment: Regular exposure to chemicals, fumes, extreme temperatures, and potentially explosive materials; moderate noise levels