Lab Technician (10 Month Contract)

ChampionX•Sugar Land, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 10-month temporary contract position for a Lab Technician located in Sugar Land, TX. The role involves performing routine and advanced wet chemistry laboratory testing and analysis, preparing and analyzing crude and related samples, and operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting analytical instrumentation. The successful candidate will accurately document test results, prepare technical reports, and maintain laboratory equipment and supplies in compliance with safety and quality standards. The position requires collaboration with team members, adherence to laboratory safety protocols, and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this role. The role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to drug testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with a minimum five years of experience working in a lab environment, OR, an Associate’s Degree in a related field of study with a minimum of two years of experience OR a Bachelor's Degree
Work experience in a lab environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
General chemistry laboratory experience
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as a part of a team

Nice To Haves

Experience handling and testing oil samples
Previous Production Chemistry / Oil and Gas Laboratory Setting experience
Hands on experience with Gas Chromatography (GC)
Experience with CHNS Elemental Analysis
Experience using Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)

Responsibilities

Perform routine and advanced wet chemistry laboratory testing and analysis
Prepare, process, and analyze crude and related sample in accordance with established procedures
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation
Accurately document test results, observations, and analytical data
Prepare technical reports and communicate findings to internal stakeholders
Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, and work areas in compliance with safety and quality standards
Follow laboratory safety protocols and standard operating procedures
Collaborate with team members to support research, testing, and quality assurance initiatives
Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook for data management, reporting, presentations and communication