Lab Technician

Lab Tech Needed ASAP | Great Cypress location | Contract to hire | $22 hourly

Works with Senior Technicians to learn equipment, operations, testing, Safety & QC procedures. Follow current procedures and become proficient with each of the following:

• Field fluid characterizations (Suspended Solids, Particle Sizes, Turbidity)
• Bench scale lab equipment operations (media properties, filter performance)
• Solid / Liquid separation utilizing bench and loop testing
• Support operating other bench and pilot testing skids
• Evaluate Spent filters
• Perform tasks associated with troubleshooting, testing, and assembling equipment.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, equipment records, work logs.
• General responsibility for daily cleanliness of Research Center including cleaning lab utensils
• Periodically order materials and parts needed for the Research Center
• Produce timely and detailed technical services and reports for test samples
• Assist with other Research Center projects in progress as needed
• Build / improve testing prototypes, products or systems
• Coordinate and communicate work effort with management in a timely manner
• Possible visits to client site / field to support testing operations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to multitask and perform each essential duty safely and satisfactorily. Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, stand and/or walk for extended periods. Must have good communication (Read / Write) skills in English. Proficiency in computer usage including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.

High School Diploma with 2-5 years’ experience, or Associate degree with 1-2 years’ experience. Previous experience working in a laboratory environment with chemicals / fluids / filters would be a plus.