What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSOCIATE TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - Laboratory Technician position at Southwest Research Institute?
Who We Are
We are the Petroleum Products Research Department in the Fuels and Lubricants Division! We perform laboratory testing on an assortment of fuels and lubricants from different types of vehicles and engines. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes.
Role
Objectives of this Role:
For more information about this division, visit the Fuels & Lubricants Research home page.
For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here .
For benefits information at all other locations, click here .
We are the Petroleum Products Research Department in the Fuels and Lubricants Division! We perform laboratory testing on an assortment of fuels and lubricants from different types of vehicles and engines. By joining our team, you will receive an additional $500 in your first paycheck, minus taxes.
Role
Objectives of this Role:
- To ensure and improve the quality control, compliance and efficiency of petroleum products in the automotive industry.
- Communicate with lab supervisor and project managers to ensure project requirements and deadlines are met.
- Perform chemical and instrumental analyses on fuels, oils, and other petroleum products using standard test methods and Test Inspection Procedures (TIPs).
- Complete testing in a safe manner by following safety practices and Environmental Management and Quality Systems.
- Support and manage adequate laboratory supply levels and assist in maintaining laboratory and instrumentation cleanliness.
- Perform test analysis in accordance with ASTM, TIP or laboratory procedures and specifications.
- Testing will also include reviewing and documenting calibration records, chemical expiration dates and QA values as valid before completing sample analysis.
- Use of various testing instrumentation/equipment including analytical balances and a variety of laboratory glassware such as flasks, cylinders, pipettes and beakers.
- Perform all tasks in a safe and efficient manner by following and adhering to safety practices, policies and procedures.
- Work on multiple tasks productively and effectively in a team or as an individual with limited direct supervision.
- Maintain laboratory stock by retrieving supplies from an on-site stockroom and ordering through a purchase requisition.
- Received chemicals will be input into a chemical inventory management system, labeled properly, and stored in designated chemical cabinets.
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Chemistry courses are beneficial.
- Shift work required.
- 0-5 years: Experience working in a laboratory and knowledge of basic laboratory practices is preferred but not required
- 0-1 years: General computer experience required with a working knowledge of software including Excel, Word.
- Must be able to adhere to all safety requirements.
- Must be available to work shift work and overtime when needed.
- A valid/clear driver's license is required.
For more information about this division, visit the Fuels & Lubricants Research home page.
For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here .
For benefits information at all other locations, click here .