Blend & Technical Services Technician

The Blend & Technical Services Technician

The Blend & Technical Services Technician role supports lubricant product development by preparing, blending, handling, packaging, managing inventory, and shipping experimental and commercial lubricant formulations. The role also supports laboratory operations, safety compliance, quality execution, and workflow management while partnering closely with researchers, technology staff, and external customers.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to safely handle chemicals, additives, lubricants, and petroleum-based products while following established safety procedures.
• Experience following detailed work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and quality requirements.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately measure, weigh, blend, label, and document materials.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing business needs.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, and Teams).
• Strong organizational skills and commitment to maintaining accurate records and inventory information.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and safely move containers, drums, and laboratory materials using appropriate equipment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, housekeeping, and environmental stewardship.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

2+ years of experience within Lab environment

Chemicals and additives

Safety protocols

• 2+ years of experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, blending, chemical handling, logistics, or related technical environment.
• Experience preparing lubricant, fuel, chemical, or specialty product blends.
• Experience working in a research and development (R&D), quality control, pilot plant, or laboratory support environment.
• Knowledge of lubricant formulations, additive chemistry, or petroleum products.
• Experience operating blending, mixing, packaging, and material handling equipment.
• Experience using laboratory information management systems (LIMS), SAP, inventory systems, or laboratory databases.
• Familiarity with hazardous materials handling, shipping requirements, and transportation regulations. Forklift experience
• Experience supporting product development, field testing, or customer sample preparation.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and continuous improvement mindset.
• Experience participating in safety programs, incident investigations, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Familiarity with the company's OE/HSE tools & processes - SWC, SWP, V&V, MOC, eCOW, Assurance (SBN, E
  - Assure), and other site safety frameworks.
• Experience working in a highly collaborative environment supporting multiple stakeholders and customers.

• Safety Leadership
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Adaptability and Learning Agility
• Planning and Prioritization
• Technical & Digital Curiosity
• Problem Solving
• Quality Focus
• Continuous Improvement

Seeking the following experience:

Must have - Lubricant, OE – Operational Excellence – problem solving and time management

Blending – chemical handling

Nice to have – offloading/forklift driving/ physical field- lifting, moving drums

Basic computer proficiency

Richmond, California – 100% onsite

No travel

9/80 with every other Friday off – daytime hours