Laboratory Technician I

Summary

Responsibilities

• Performs routine laboratory analysis of pressurized petroleum crude oil and natural gas in a PVT laboratory environment.
• Conducts all aspects of PVT lab work under close supervision, including sample QC, pressurized transfers, saturation pressure measurements, flash separations, data reporting, and others.
• Assists coworkers in sample QC, pressurized transfers, saturation pressure measurements, flash separations, data reporting, and others.
• Uses basic hand tools properly and safely to make connections to valves and laboratory equipment.
• Works safely and effectively with pressurized petroleum reservoir fluids.
• Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Completes laboratory raw data sheets, perform basic data calculations using calculators and computers, and make accurate entries into the laboratory information management system.
• Reads and understands all analysis and safety standards in English, including ASTM, UOP, IP and other well-defined analytical standards and procedures used in the laboratory.
• Assists senior laboratory personnel in setting up, adjusting, and operating laboratory equipment for which the technician has been adequately trained and has been verified to operate correctly in accordance with applicable standards and sound laboratory practice.
• Performs equipment maintenance without assistance, performs equipment calibration and repair.
• Assist in or perform basic analytical tests from well-defined standards and procedures as assigned by the Laboratory Manager.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Two years of related experience and/or training preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

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