Laboratory Technician - Stafford, TX
About The Position
SUMMARY: Perform laboratory tests to determine chemical and physical characteristics or composition of solid, liquid, or gaseous materials for such purposes as quality control, process control, or product development by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as FTIRs, ICPS, balance/scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, colorimeter, and other equipment. Tests in-service lubricants for maintenance and reliability purposes for characteristics such as wear, contamination, viscosity, density, cleanliness, and degradation by-products. Records test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used. Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment. Calibrates laboratory instruments. Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas. Adds chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or products batches to correct or establish formulation required to meet specifications.
Requirements
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.
- Ability to do some basic algebra, calculus, and trigonometry.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Internships and laboratory experience will be considered.
Responsibilities
- Operates laboratory equipment and instruments such as FTIRs, ICPS, balance/scales, spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, colorimeter, and other equipment.
- Tests in-service lubricants for maintenance and reliability purposes for characteristics such as wear, contamination, viscosity, density, cleanliness, and degradation by-products.
- Records test results on standardized forms and writes test reports describing procedures used.
- Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment.
- Calibrates laboratory instruments.
- Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
- Adds chemicals or raw materials to process solutions or products batches to correct or establish formulation required to meet specifications.
Benefits
- Annual Incentive Bonus Plan
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Company-matched Retirement plan
- Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
- Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
- Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Optional life and pet insurance
- EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
- Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
- Employee Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
