Laboratory Technician - Stafford, TX

Summary

Perform laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate laboratory equipment and instruments such as FTIRs, ICPS, balance/scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, colorimeter, and other equipment.
• Test in-service lubricants for maintenance and reliability purposes for characteristics such as wear, contamination, viscosity, density, cleanliness, and degradation by-products.
• Record test results on standardized forms and write test reports describing procedures used.
• Clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Add chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or products batches to correct or establish formulation required to meet specifications.

Qualification Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Internships and laboratory experience will be considered.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.
• Ability to do some basic algebra, calculus, and trigonometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Work Environment

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts and with explosive material.
• Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Risk of electrical shock.
• Occasionally exposed to radiation.

Benefits

• Hospitality and Dental coverage.
• Company-matched Retirement plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays.
• Life Insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Optional life and pet insurance.
• Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development.
• Employee Discounts.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour.

Annual Incentive Bonus Plan Pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location.