Laboratory Technician

Job Overview

Laboratory Technician – Lubricants & Motor Oils

Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Lubricants / Petroleum Products / Oil Blending

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lubricants Laboratory Technician to join our quality control and laboratory team. This position is specifically intended for candidates with previous hands-on experience testing lubricating oils, motor oils, petroleum products, base oils, additives, or related industrial lubricants.

The Lab Technician will perform routine quality control and product testing on raw materials, in-process blends, and finished lubricant products to ensure they meet established specifications and quality requirements.

Previous lubricant, petroleum, or motor oil laboratory experience is strongly preferred. General laboratory experience without lubricant or petroleum testing experience may not meet the requirements for this position.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on motor oils, lubricating oils, base oils, additives, and finished lubricant products
• Test incoming raw materials and production batches before product release
• Perform and document tests such as:
• Kinematic viscosity at 40°C and 100°C
• Viscosity Index (VI)
• Flash point
• Pour point
• Density / specific gravity
• Total Base Number (TBN)
• Total Acid Number (TAN)
• Color
• Moisture/water content
• Additional lubricant testing as required
• Prepare samples and operate laboratory instruments according to established procedures
• Understand and follow applicable ASTM lubricant testing methods
• Compare test results against product specifications and identify out-of-specification results
• Retest and investigate questionable results when appropriate
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, test reports, and batch documentation
• Calibrate, verify, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment
• Work closely with production and blending personnel regarding product quality
• Assist with formulation adjustments and blend corrections as directed
• Maintain retained samples and laboratory inventory
• Follow laboratory safety, chemical handling, SDS, and quality-control procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of laboratory experience preferred
• At least 1 year of direct experience with lubricants, motor oils, petroleum products, base oils, or lubricant additives strongly preferred
• Experience performing physical and chemical testing of lubricants
• Familiarity with ASTM test methods used in the lubricant industry
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as viscometers, flash point testers, density meters/hydrometers, pour point equipment, and titration equipment
• Ability to accurately document and interpret laboratory results
• Ability to work independently and recognize results that fall outside established specifications

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience working for a:

• Lubricant manufacturer or blender
• Motor oil manufacturer
• Petroleum laboratory
• Additive manufacturer
• Independent oil-testing laboratory
• Refinery or petroleum products company

Experience with PCMO, HDEO, hydraulic oils, gear oils, transmission fluids, industrial lubricants, greases, or other finished lubricant products is a plus.

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Laboratory Science, Petroleum Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Equivalent hands-on lubricant laboratory experience will also be considered.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who understands that lubricant laboratory work involves more than simply running a test. The ideal candidate understands the relationship between base oils, additives, viscosity, specifications, blending, and finished-product quality and can recognize when laboratory results do not look correct.

Join us as a Laboratory Technician where your expertise fuels innovation! We’re committed to fostering a safe environment that promotes professional growth. Your dedication will help shape the future of our research efforts—apply today!

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Work Location: In person