Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician – CGI (Coastal Gulf & International)

Job Purpose: Lab Technicians perform routine laboratory tests under close supervision to determine chemical or physical characteristics of samples. They ensure duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality in a timely manner.

• Job title: Lab Technician
• Reports to: Lab Manager
• Level: Individual Contributor
• Classification: Non-exempt
• Status: Regular Full Time

• Perform basic analytical tests based on standards and procedures as assigned by the Laboratory Manager.
• Assist and perform the setting up, adjusting and operating laboratory equipment.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments as needed to ensure accurate analysis according to the Quality Management systems.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Record test results on standardized forms and write test reports describing procedures used.
• Understand and complete laboratory raw data sheets and make accurate entries into LIMS database.
• Read and comprehend all analysis as well as safety standards in English, including ASTM, UOP, IP and other well-defined analytical standards and procedures used in the laboratory.
• Exercise procedural, safety and quality requirements specified in Laboratory Manual & Safety Manual and company policies.
• All other duties assigned by management.

Management reserves the right to change job duties with or without notice.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related science preferred, or equivalent work experience; coupled with a minimum of one (2) year of direct transferable experience working in a laboratory.
• Knowledgeable in ASTM standards.
• Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight.
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Access preferred.
• Have a great work history with a track record of being a responsible individual.
• Detail oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in the use of laboratory equipment.

Travel is not required for this position.

This position is performed in a laboratory environment.

• Required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms; and to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or twist body to fit and/or reach.
• The employee’s lifting requirement and/or move items up to 50 pounds.
• Be able to work in the presence of odors typical of petroleum or petrochemicals without allergic reactions or nausea, when such odors are within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs).
• May be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Oil and Gas