Senior Lab Technician - Oil & Gas Applications

Univar Solutions

23h•Onsite

About The Position

A Place Where People Matter. Start your career journey with Univar Solutions! Here you can make an impact on the world around you and accelerate your career in areas that energize and excite you. Location: Pasadena, TXWork Mode: On-SiteReporting Line: Lab ManagerIf you’re excited about analytical testing, enjoy working in a hands-on laboratory environment, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality results, this role is for you!We’re looking for a Senior Lab Technician who brings strong analytical testing experience along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced lab operation. In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to ensuring product quality, supporting continuous operations, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and compliance. You will perform a wide range of advanced laboratory and analytical testing activities. Analyzes and tests manufactured and recycled company products—primarily supporting oil and gas applications—to ensure product quality, composition, and compliance with established specifications. Provides experienced technical support within a 24-hour laboratory operation.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of experience in analytical laboratory testing, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, analytical techniques, and laboratory protocols.
High school diploma with equivalent laboratory experience, or equivalent experience.
Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced, 24-hour lab environment.
Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

Uses laboratory and analytical equipment to analyze, measure, and test chemicals to ensure quality control of products.
Performs analytical testing primarily related to oil and gas products.
Prepares specimens, slides, standards, and solutions.
Performs calculations and routine and non-routine tests with a high level of accuracy.
Prepares and reviews Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
Maintains accurate and detailed laboratory records and documentation.
Stocks laboratory supplies and ensures proper inventory levels.
Cleans, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment as needed.
Adheres to company quality, safety, and compliance processes, as applicable.
Assists in resolving product quality issues in an efficient and timely manner.
Provides guidance and support to less experienced lab technicians, as needed.