Laboratory Technician - Pasadena, TX

Bureau Veritas • Pasadena, TX

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About The Position

The Laboratory Technician assists with various areas of laboratory operations for gas and hydrocarbon liquids testing, according to branch and regional business needs and the Company’s Quality Management System. The position receives and logs samples in the LIMS system, conducts analytical testing using standardized methodologies, reports results to customers, and supports laboratory equipment maintenance, safety, and housekeeping. The role also involves cylinder cleaning and preparation for shipping, as well as carrying out assigned duties in accordance with the Company’s safety, quality, ethics, and environmental policies.

Requirements

• Experience working in a laboratory setting; experience with GC instruments is preferred.
• College diploma or bachelor’s degree in physical or life science.
• Minimum of two years of laboratory experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups of employees.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, interpret bar graphs, technical reports related to chemicals and their properties, and scientific formulas.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions; understand and meet turnaround commitments; and maintain detailed records.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GC instruments.

Responsibilities

• Receive samples submitted for testing and enter pertinent information into the LIMS system.
• Report analytical results to customers and interact with customers by email or phone when required.
• Perform analytical testing, including GC, RVP, molecular weight, density, and distillation, using standardized GPA and ASTM methodologies.
• Help maintain laboratory equipment in good working condition and perform routine maintenance when required.
• Follow laboratory safety practices.
• Adhere to professional conduct and the principles of the scientific method, basing decisions on education, experience, observation, and deduction.
• Perform other assigned duties, including cylinder cleaning, cylinder preparation for shipping, and general laboratory housekeeping.
• Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the Company’s Safety, Quality, and Ethics policies and procedures, Environmental Management System, Vision, and Strategy.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, eligible on the first day of employment.
• Company-matched retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Paid parental leave of up to 10 weeks for a newborn baby.
• Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Optional life and pet insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs.
• Tuition assistance and/or professional development.
• Employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level