Laboratory Technician I - Wet Chemistry

Onterris • Deer Park, TX

5d • $20 - $22

About The Position

As a Wet Chem Technician I at Onterris, you will assist with multiple projects and increasingly interact with multidisciplinary staff, regulatory agencies, and clients as part of a team of committed professionals. The role analyzes water and soil samples using a range of wet chemistry methods, supports laboratory organization and quality, and assists with consumables and instrumentation parts. The compensation range is $20.00 to $22.00, commensurate with experience, skills, and geographic location. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field is preferred.
• One year of relevant laboratory experience, including academic laboratory experience, allows direct advancement to Technician II.
• Knowledge of analytical methods, analytical instruments, general laboratory practices, and laboratory safety is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is preferred.
• Good organizational skills and strong communication skills are preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Knowledge of analytical methods, analytical instruments, general laboratory practices, and laboratory safety.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good organizational skills and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze water and soil samples for alkalinity, conductivity (EC), pH, settleable solids, total dissolved solids (TDS), total suspended solids (TSS), and turbidity.
• Analyze water and soil samples for oil and grease, oil and grease with silica cleanup, cyanide, sulfides, BTU, corrosivity, ferrous iron, flash point, ignitability, MBAS, phenols, ortho and total phosphates, reactive cyanide, reactive sulfide, and salinity.
• Analyze water and soil samples for ammonia, BOD, COD, hexavalent chromium, and TOCWB.
• Clean laboratory glassware and maintain clean laboratory areas.
• Maintain organized records of sample preparation and analysis.
• Contribute to projects intended to improve the efficiency or accuracy of analyses.
• Assist Group Leaders and analysts in acquiring and inventorying consumables, chemicals, and instrumentation parts.
• Comply with the Onterris Quality Assurance Program, Health & Safety Program, and other policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Group Leader or Lab Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed