Cleaning Laboratory Technologist

Mission

The mission of the Cleaning Laboratory Technologist is to collect control and rinse samples from the cleaning process and perform the laboratory analysis that validates the technical cleanliness of each tank — including Nonvolatile Residue (NVR), particle count, pH, conductivity, and dew point measurement. The role also supports the broader cleaning, drying, and packaging process, applying good laboratory practices to minimize contamination and good documentation practices (ALCOA+: Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate, Complete, Consistent, Enduring, and Available) to ensure every result is trustworthy and traceable.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect control and rinse samples from the cleaning process
• Perform laboratory analysis including NVR, particle count, pH, conductivity, and dew point measurement
• Apply good laboratory practices to minimize contamination throughout sample handling and testing
• Document all results in accordance with ALCOA+ principles to ensure data is attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, accurate, complete, consistent, enduring, and available
• Support and, when needed, independently carry out the cleaning, drying, and packaging process for tanks
• Follow standard operating procedures consistently while identifying opportunities to improve the cleaning and analysis process
• Flag deviations, defects, or process risks and escalate them clearly
• Work closely with the Cleaning Lead and broader team to maintain reliable, repeatable results
• Contribute to a growing knowledge base of cleaning and analysis best practices at the Texas site

Competencies

• Technical Know-How
• Experience in a lab or manufacturing setting (required)
• Skilled in NVR and other necessary laboratory analysis techniques, such as filtration and particle count (required)
• Able to follow standard operating procedures consistently (required)
• Can follow and identify points of improvement for a cleaning and analysis process (required)
• Familiar with quality documentation, standards, and industry best practices (required)

Culture Add and Attitude

• Hands-on
• Flexible to work in a fast-moving environment
• Willing to work with leadership to implement process improvements
• Coachable and willing to learn
• Self-starter — does not need constant supervision to perform the role
• Team player with strong communication skills
• Problem solver