Industrial Laboratory Analyst

Houston, TX
· Full Time
· Posted August 13, 2026

Houston, TX
$21/hour + Overtime Opportunities
Full-Time

We are partnering with a global industry leader in scientific laboratory testing and reservoir analysis seeking a Laboratory Analyst I to join their growing Houston team.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy hands-on work, operating equipment, working with samples, and being part of a fast-paced industrial laboratory environment.

This role is ideal for candidates with backgrounds in construction, warehouse operations, manufacturing, skilled trades, oil & gas, logistics, field services, military experience, laboratory support, or other physically active work environments.

The Laboratory Analyst I will support laboratory testing operations involving rock samples, petrophysical analysis, flow studies, and scientific data collection. This position combines laboratory work with physical, hands‑on responsibilities and requires someone comfortable working around equipment, moving materials, handling samples, and following detailed procedures.

The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, and willing to learn technical laboratory processes.

• Operate and monitor laboratory testing equipment
• Prepare, handle, and process rock and core samples
• Record testing results and operating data accurately
• Assist with flow studies, pressure testing, and laboratory experiments
• Move, organize, and manage samples and laboratory materials
• Utilize pumps, gauges, balances, transducers, and other testing equipment
• Maintain laboratory notebooks and testing documentation
• Support sample logging, inventory, and shipping activities
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and PPE requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Work effectively in a team‑oriented setting
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn technical processes
• Comfortable working in a warehouse, laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to stand, bend, move materials, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday

We welcome candidates with experience in:

• Warehouse operations
• Construction or skilled trades
• Manufacturing or production environments
• Oil & gas or petrochemical operations
• Shipping, receiving, or logistics
• Field service or mechanical work
• Military experience
• Laboratory support or sample preparation
• Quality control or inspection roles
• Geology, Earth Science, Chemistry, or other scientific disciplines
• Entry‑level friendly with training provided
• Stable full‑time opportunity
• Overtime potential
• Hands‑on work environment
• Opportunity to learn advanced laboratory testing techniques
• Build a long‑term career with a respected industry leader
• Great fit for candidates who enjoy working with equipment, samples, and physical tasks