Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Pay rate: $28 - $33 per hour

Location: Houston, TX

Job Summary

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to support the development, testing, validation, and qualification of process technologies used in oil, gas, and separation applications.

Job Description

• Support the development, testing, validation, and qualification of new and existing process technologies through laboratory experimentation.
• Prepare test equipment, process fluids, chemical solutions, consumables, and samples in accordance with approved procedures.
• Set up, operate, monitor, and safely shut down laboratory test equipment and experimental systems.
• Conduct laboratory tests to verify technology, product, and process designs, including testing of gas- and liquid-based process samples.
• Accurately record operating conditions, observations, measurements, and test results.
• Prepare test worksheets, laboratory records, data summaries, computer-generated reports, and technical presentation materials.
• Assist engineers and scientists with non-routine testing, troubleshooting investigations, and technology qualification activities.
• Communicate test progress, equipment issues, unusual observations, and preliminary findings to the responsible engineer or supervisor.
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, and calibrate laboratory equipment and verify equipment readiness before testing.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe laboratory work areas.
• Manage laboratory inventories, supplies, chemicals, spare parts, and consumables.
• Properly handle, label, store, and dispose of chemicals, fluids, solids, and laboratory waste in accordance with approved procedures.
• Follow applicable risk assessments, standard operating procedures, work instructions, organizational policies, and Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) requirements.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and complete all required safety and technical training.
• Participate in safety and operational reviews and promptly report hazards, spills, equipment failures, and unsafe conditions.

Skills Required

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a laboratory, plant, or comparable hands-on testing environment.
• Relevant experience may include: Analytical laboratory environments, Industrial laboratories, chemical or petrochemical testing,environmental testing laboratories, Process testing, other hands-on laboratory or technical testing environments
• Must be a local candidate in the Houston, Texas area.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, measurement instruments, test procedures, and data-recording practices.
• Experience working with process fluids, chemicals, or gas and liquid testing systems.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with engineers, scientists, technicians, and other team members.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously.
• Understanding of safe laboratory practices and proper handling of chemicals and process fluids.

Education

• Required: High school diploma or GED and at least two years of laboratory experience, or
• Associate degree in a related field, such as: Laboratory Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering Technology, Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM), or a related technical discipline

HirePower Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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