- Location: Houston, Texas
- Type: Contract To Hire
- Job #830
Job Title: Lab Technician
Job Description: Element Staffing is recruiting for a Lab Technician for a company in Houston, TX. The Laboratory Technician is responsible for providing accurate results that will become binding documents to customers on the specifications of the product(s) they are purchasing. The laboratory technician is responsible for the correct use of the sensitive laboratory equipment to prevent damage and to perform all testing procedures in compliance with ISO standards.
Duties/Responsibilities/Qualifications:
- Performs routine analyses on raw materials, in process, finished product samples and accurately report results into LIMS and SAP, utilizing GCs, distillations, and wet chemical methods.
- Performs routine analysis on environmental samples, enters data in LIMS and submits results to interested parties.
- Maintains proficiency in all standard lab methods, software and equipment used in the lab.
- Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshoots instruments as required and documents all information.
- Performs daily quality control checks on designated equipment.
- Ensure all hazardous waste produced in the lab is removed daily.
- Maintains required documentation and filing of test records, as required by all relevant Quality Systems.
- Manages retain samples life cycle throughout the lab and ensure weekly transfer to retain room.
- Provides assistance in customer complaint investigations.
- Maintains sample retain room and dispose of expired samples in hazardous waste drum monthly.
- Manages inventory of all gas chromatography gases including ordering of gases as needed.
- Oversee lab supply inventory and ensure adequate level of inventory is maintained.
- Maintains knowledge of company test procedures.
- Enter work notifications for maintenance needed within the Lab.
- Maintains a safe work area in the lab.
- Supports various processes by performing observations.
- Perform other duties as assigned to meet the plant’s needs.
Years of Experience: 1-2+ years
Education: AS/BS Science or equivalent industry experience
Shift/Travel: M-F, 7am-3:30pm + rotating on-call schedule
Compensation: DOE
Assignment Type: Contract to Hire
Location: Houston, TX
For immediate consideration, please send your resume to resumes@element-staffing.com.