Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Job Description: Element Staffing is recruiting for an experienced Lab Technician for a very reputable contract testing company in SE Houston. The Lab Technician will utilize analytical techniques and methods to support the testing of crude oil and petroleum products for various projects and customer requests. The ideal candidate will have thorough experience with GC, GC/MS and/or testing of petroleum products.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Perform analytical testing on Gasoline, Jet Fuel, Diesel, #6 Fuel Oil, and Crude Oil products by use of GC, GC/MS, autotitrators, wet chemical methods, physical testing, and other established procedures
- Properly document results and assist in the development and improvement of laboratory SOPs
- Maintain all laboratory databases with new results for record keeping and report generation
- Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment per the current maintenance schedule
- Participate in new method development for new and existing products and lab procedures
- Interact and communicate results and activities to Lab Management, Production, Operations, and Customer Service
- Actively participate and maintain compliance with company HSE program and policies
- Assist with raw material stocks, inventory control, and general housekeeping
- Candidates with mechanical aptitude are preferred
- Other duties as assigned by lab manager
Years of Experience: 1-3+ years
Education: AS/BS Chemistry or Natural Science or equivalent industry experience
Shift/Travel: 4on/4off – rotating 12 hour shifts
Compensation: $20-22/hr, DOE
Assignment Type: Contract to hire
Location: SE Houston