What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician I position at West Coast Logistics?
CLIENT HIGHLIGHT
The Client you will be working for is a Fortune 100 Oil and Gas Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in energy production and one of the biggest companies in the US.
LOCATION
Covington, LA 70433
COMPENSATION
$20-26 per hour
Benefits Offered
SCHEDULE
Monday- Friday // on-site // 9/80 schedule
CONTRACT TERM
1 year long contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full-time
POSITION OVERVIEW – Lab Technician I- The main function of a lab technician is to perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. A typical lab technician may work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Login samples to LIMS and communicate with customers to determine work requests.
- Maintain updated SDS, chemical inventory, and monthly updated print outs.
- Provide analytical support across all sections of the tech center including:
- Perform solid sample extractions, filtering, and TSS / Sieve analysis.
- Prepare crude oil samples for analysis and long-term storage.
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and operate multiple pieces of equipment as necessary to conduct experiments (e.g., SEM-EDS, XRD, GC-FID, FT-IR, Viscometer, etc.)
- Perform routine lab maintenance (e.g., glassware washing, changing compressed gas cylinders, safety inspections, and prepare sample kits)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, or other related scientific discipline.
- 1-3 years of experience working in a laboratory setting.
- Self-motivated with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
- Willing and able to work safely with hazardous samples and chemicals.
- Detailed mindset and excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects independently.
- Strong analytical background and interpretation skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment acknowledging and supporting different working styles and personalities.
- Aptitude in oral/written communication and interpersonal communication skills to effectively relate with a variety of customers and communication styles.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
- Ability to assess the root cause of the material/component performance, behavior, and/or failure based on structural and chemical data determined by various analytical methods.
- Experienced in contributing to the development and/or revision of operating procedures for lab instruments and methods.
- Demonstrated commitment to performance improvement within own sphere of influence.
- Experience with quality assurance and quality management systems.
- Proficient at coding or software aptitude to help with facilitating data organization, interpretation, and visualization.
- Packaging and shipping certifications.
Salary : $20 - $26