Laboratory Technician II

Core Laboratories Inc. • Harvey, LA

2d • 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, preparing samples, operating equipment, and maintaining laboratory procedures in compliance with quality assurance programs. The technician will also be responsible for cleaning equipment, preparing chemical solutions, and adhering to strict safety and procedural guidelines.

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.
• Employees are required to read product information, use available engineering controls, follow guidelines presented during training, and be able to wear and use appropriate protective equipment, including respiratory protective equipment, as may be required by the work environment.

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.

Benefits

• Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

What This Job Offers

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