Laboratory Technician Chemist - Austin Industrial (Taylor, TX)

Austin Bridge & Road•Taylor, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is seeking a Water Lab Technician to join their team. This role requires knowledge and experience in using a wide array of analytical instruments and methods with a high emphasis on water analysis. The technician will be responsible for various duties including sampling, bench water analysis, and troubleshooting water analysis and chemical treatment issues. Familiarity with ISO 17025 Standards is also required. The position involves extensive computer use for data entry, documentation, analysis, and internal communication, requiring proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CMMS software.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid DL.
Meet physical demands as listed.
Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Familiarity with enterprise CMMS (Computer‑Aided Maintenance Management System) software and Confluence is required.
Comfortable and proficient in the full suite of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, OneNote, etc.) and able to learn new office applications quickly.
Legally able to work for ANY employer in the United States.
Must have knowledge and experience in using a wide array of analytical instruments and methods with high emphasis on water analysis.
Must be familiar with ICP-MS, Ion Chromatography, XRD, XRF, EDS, SEM, Particle size/count analysis, bacterial analysis, GCMS and FTIR (Emphasis on ICP-MS and Ion Chromatography).
Knowledge of a wide array of sampling methods, bench water analysis instruments and methods such as titration, colorimeter, pH & Conductivity meters, ORP meters, HACH test kits, bacteria analysis such as dip slides and BART methods.
Strong troubleshooting background in the field of investigating water analysis, chemical treatment.
Knowledge of ISO 17025 Standards.

Nice To Haves

Critical thinking; predictive and preventative maintenance, finding root cause of failure.

Responsibilities

Utilize a wide array of analytical instruments and methods with high emphasis on water analysis.
Perform analysis using ICP-MS, Ion Chromatography, XRD, XRF, EDS, SEM, Particle size/count analysis, bacterial analysis, GCMS, and FTIR (Emphasis on ICP-MS and Ion Chromatography).
Apply knowledge of sampling methods and bench water analysis instruments and methods such as titration, colorimeter, pH & Conductivity meters, ORP meters, HACH test kits, and bacteria analysis (dip slides and BART methods).
Troubleshoot and investigate water analysis and chemical treatment issues.
Adhere to ISO 17025 Standards.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work positively with maintenance and operations teams to troubleshoot and solve problems.
Manage daily tasks, track issues, and collaborate using enterprise CMMS software and Confluence.