Laboratory Technician Job

Arkema•Lumberton, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Lab Technician to support day-to-day laboratory operations at our Beaumont site. This role is responsible for performing routine and non-routine laboratory testing, maintaining analytical equipment, supporting chemists, and ensuring compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, industrial laboratory environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or a related field
3+ years of laboratory experience (industrial or manufacturing environment preferred)
Experience with GC, IC, TOC, and wet chemistry techniques
Familiarity with LIMS and SAP systems

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory testing including: pH, COD, cloud point, appearance, titrations
TOC water testing
IC analysis
GC analysis for sulfur compounds and other process and wastewater samples
Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments (e.g., pH meters, IC, GC)
Prepare reagents, standards, and samples as required
Properly coordinate, store, and dispose of samples and laboratory waste in compliance with environmental regulations
Support chemists with method development and validation
Run instrument standards and report deviations per ISO and internal quality systems
Accurately record data in Excel spreadsheets and LIMS
Generate Certificates of Analysis (COAs) using SAP
Review and update standard laboratory procedures as needed
Actively participate in safety, health, and environmental programs and report all incidents or near misses