Lab Technician

Streamline Innovations•Odessa, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Streamline Innovations, Inc., is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Lab Technician to support laboratory testing, quality control, and process optimization efforts. This role is critical in ensuring the accuracy of chemical analysis, maintaining lab organization, and supporting field and operations teams with timely and actionable data. The ideal candidate is hands-on, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, industrial environment with strong emphasis on safety, precision, and accountability.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
Basic understanding of chemical handling and lab safety practices
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Ability to follow procedures and document results accurately

Nice To Haves

Experience in oil & gas, water treatment, or industrial chemical environments
Familiarity with wet chemistry techniques (titrations, spectrophotometry, etc.)
Experience with lab instrumentation (pH meters, conductivity probes, etc.)
Comfort working with data in Excel or similar tools

Responsibilities

Perform routine chemical analyses (e.g., pH, alkalinity, iron concentration, conductivity, H2S-related testing, etc.)
Prepare and test samples from field units, blending operations, and R&D trials
Maintain accuracy and repeatability of all test procedures
Record and report results in a timely and structured manner
Support quality control of blended chemicals and incoming raw materials
Identify and flag off-spec conditions or anomalies
Assist in developing and refining lab SOPs and test methods
Maintain calibration logs and ensure proper function of lab instruments
Log results into internal systems (Excel, SCADA-linked systems, or databases)
Assist in trend analysis and data validation for operations and engineering teams
Support development of standardized reporting formats
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe lab environment
Manage inventory of lab supplies, chemicals, and consumables
Ensure proper labeling, storage, and disposal of chemicals
Assist in setting up new lab equipment or test procedures
Assist with pilot testing of new chemical formulations (e.g., chelant blends, surfactants)
Support troubleshooting efforts tied to field performance (e.g., foaming, carryover, chemistry imbalance)
Collaborate with operations, engineering, and control room teams