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Lab Technician
Job Description
Join our dynamic team as a Lab Technician, where you will play a crucial role in supporting the crude oil department by conducting routine tests on crude oil, base oils, lube oils, and petrochemicals! Your responsibilities will include accurately inputting data into the lab LIMS system, following safety protocols, and maintaining lab inventory.
Responsibilities
- Run routine tests on crude oil, base oils, lube oils, and petrochemicals.
- Accurately input data into the lab LIMS system.
- Follow safety protocols for proper lab SOPs.
- Maintain the inventory of the lab.
Essential Skills
- Academic or industry experience in lab, quality control, and chemistry.
- Proficiency in laboratory and wet chemistry techniques.
- A.S. or B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
- Completion of an in-person lab course, ideally in chemistry.
- Skills in titration, distillations, crude oil, and petrochemicals.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- A.S. or B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, or related field.
- Comfortable with shift work and standing for extended periods.
Work Environment
The lab is currently undergoing an exciting expansion, doubling in size, and leading to team growth. The position involves shift work with a schedule of 4 days on and 4 days off. Shifts alternate between 6am to 6pm for two weeks and 6pm to 6am for the following two weeks. Candidates should be comfortable working in an oil and gas lab environment and able to commit to the physical demands of the role.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pasadena, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Pasadena,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $20 - $23