Laboratory Technician - I

Location: Energy Corridor; Houston, TX

Company Type: Oil & Gas, 3rd Party Laboratory

Position/Job Title: Laboratory Technician I

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.
• 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 I: Must have a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, material science or related technical/engineering field. Candidates must have training through college lab courses or 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. Good at paying attention to details and following test procedures. Good communication skills are required. Be able to pass criminal check, drug tests and work history background check.

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, client information, and company property.
• Assist others with daily tasks, as well as short- and long-term projects.
• Maintain a concise and organized laboratory notebook.
• 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

Work Location: In person