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Lab Technician

System One
Houston, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026
Job Title: Lab Technician
Location: Houston, TX
Type: Contract 
Pay Rate: $25-$28/hour 
Shift: Rotating Schedule 

Overview: Specialty Chemical Company is seeking a Laboratory Technician to be a critical member of the Quality Control team to ensure the purity, safety, and quality of all materials processed by the company. The ideal candidate would have a foundational knowledge of chemistry and laboratory techniques, strong attention to detail and familiar with hazardous waste/chemical safety.  
 
Responsibilities:
Sample Analysis & Testing 
  • Receive, log, and prepare diverse chemical samples, including raw materials, in-process streams (especially spent acid and regenerated acid), and final virgin acid products.
  • Conduct routine quantitative and qualitative chemical and physical tests, such as titrations, density, specific gravity, pH measurement, and acid concentration analysis (wet chemistry).
  • Operate, calibrate, and maintain analytical instruments (e.g., spectrophotometers, balances, conductivity meters) following established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Perform trace impurity analysis to ensure high-purity grade acid meets demanding customer specifications (e.g., in the electronics and battery sectors).
Quality Assurance & Compliance 
  • Compare test results against established product specifications to determine final product approval (approve, hold, or reject).
  • Accurately record and document all test data, observations, and procedures in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and/or official lab records.
  • Prepare and standardize chemical solutions, buffers, and reagents needed for daily analysis.
  • Assist in maintaining documentation for compliance with ISO and/or other internal Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  • Strictly adhere to all company, federal, and state safety regulations (OSHA, EPA) and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), particularly when handling concentrated and spent sulfuric acid.
Requirements: 
  • Minimum of an associate’s degree (A.A.S.) in Chemistry, Chemical Technology, Applied Science, or a closely related technical field, OR a minimum of 1 year of equivalent hands-on experience in a production or industrial lab environment.
  • Solid foundation in basic chemical principles, laboratory math, and wet chemistry techniques.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) for data entry and basic reporting.
  • Ability to work a rotating shift schedule, which may include nights, weekends, or holidays, as dictated by 24/7 plant operations.
Preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree (B.S.) in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
  • Experience with advanced analytical techniques such as ICP-OES or Atomic Absorption (AA).
  • Familiarity with chemical process control, manufacturing quality control, or LIMS.
  • Prior experience working with corrosive and hazardous materials (acids, bases).

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Salary : $25 - $28

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