Laboratory Technician

Now hiring for a Laboratory Technician
Location: Houston, TX
Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour | 8 am Start Time

Hard Work. Good People. Fair Pay.
If you like to stay busy and work with good people, this Laboratory Technician role in Houston fits. You’ll keep machines stocked, products moving, and the floor safe. Every shift brings pride in what you make and the team that puts it together.

Looking for Laboratory Technician jobs in Houston where hard work drives every shift? This opportunity lets you help manufacture quality products, support production goals, and contribute to a team that keeps operations running safely and efficiently.

• Associate’s Degree (AAS preferred) in Metrology, Quality Assurance, Quality Control Technology, or a laboratory-focused technical field
• Additional laboratory certifications or specialized training required

• Previous laboratory experience preferred, especially testing metal powders
• Experience with laboratory equipment, analytical testing, and data collection
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 quality systems is a plus
• Understanding of quality assurance, corrective actions, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement practices preferred

• Prepare metal powder samples for laboratory testing
• Perform particle size, density, chemical, and physical property testing
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, including analyzers, microscopes, spectrometers, and sieves
• Record and analyze test results to ensure quality standards are met
• Prepare reports and document testing activities accurately
• Calibrate testing equipment and maintain laboratory records
• Assist in investigating quality concerns and resolving product issues
• Follow ASTM, AMS, customer specifications, and safety procedures
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams on process improvements

• Stand for extended periods throughout the shift
• Perform repetitive testing and inspection tasks
• Work in a manufacturing and laboratory environment with exposure to metal powders
• Wear required PPE, including steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, and respiratory equipment when needed
• Follow strict safety and hazardous material handling procedures

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

“They find you good jobs with fair pay.” – Staffmark Production Worker

As a Laboratory Technician you will support daily manufacturing operations by assembling products, operating production equipment, inspecting finished goods, packaging materials, maintaining production standards, and following established work instructions. You will help keep production areas clean and organized, monitor product quality, meet production goals, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

A Laboratory Technician helps maintain efficient production by supporting manufacturing processes, inspecting products, and following established work instructions. This role requires consistency, organization, and a commitment to producing quality work.

The Laboratory Technician combines production support, quality awareness, and teamwork to help ensure products are manufactured safely and efficiently while meeting customer expectations.

This profession is well suited for individuals who enjoy active manufacturing environments.