Laboratory Technician II

Core Laboratories • Nederland, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine laboratory tests under close supervision to determine chemical or physical characteristics designated by clients. This role involves assisting senior laboratory personnel, operating equipment, preparing samples and solutions, and maintaining laboratory records and equipment calibration. The technician must adhere to strict safety and quality assurance protocols outlined in various company manuals and policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Two to three years of related experience and/or training.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Pass the drug and alcohol test specified for safety-sensitive employees.
• Be able to work in the presence of odors typical of petroleum or petrochemicals without allergic reactions or nausea when such odors are within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs).
• Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and test or smell.
• Frequently required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic analytical tests from well-defined standards and procedures as required by the Location Manager or senior management staff.
• Complete laboratory raw data sheets and make accurate entries into Saybolt’s laboratory computer programs.
• Assist senior laboratory personnel in the preparation of samples for analysis and the setting up, adjusting and operation of laboratory equipment for which the technician has been adequately trained and has been verified to operate correctly in accordance with applicable standards and sound laboratory practice.
• Verify and communicate results obtained from the performance of laboratory procedures and make the appropriate entries into instrument logs, control charts, laboratory worksheets, and any other media, whether print or electronic, assuring the validity and traceability of the information.
• Perform and maintain laboratory procedures, equipment calibration, control charting, documentation and records in full compliance with the quality assurance program outlined in Saybolt’s quality manuals and compliance program.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas for use in laboratory analysis.
• Laboratory technicians must be documented to be able to perform basic tests in accordance with applicable standards and sound laboratory practice.
• Exercise procedural, safety and quality requirements specified in Laboratory Manual #5, Saybolt LP HSE Manual, and the Core Laboratories Safety and Environmental Manual, and all applicable company policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED