Lab Technician

Digital Technology & Research, Engineering & Design, Manufacturing

The Lab Technician position is responsible for preparing, evaluating, and testing materials, including polymeric and metallic materials, used in downhole tools for the Completions Business Line.

• Conduct routine laboratory activities with minimal guidance and supervision within established procedures and support the laboratory in preparing and testing polymeric and metallic materials.
• Perform mechanical, thermal, physical and microstructural characterization in support of material qualification, product development and failure analysis.
• Document test procedures and results, communicate findings, and collaborate with engineers and scientists to support project objectives.
• Coordinate laboratory activities, maintain work instructions and risk assessments, and ensure a safe and efficient laboratory environment.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, ensuring proper calibration and compliance with safety requirements.

• Associate degree in Material Science, Engineering Technology, Applied Sciences, Metallurgy or a relevant field with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple/concurrent tasks in an accurate, efficient and timely manner.
• Hands‑on experience with materials characterization techniques and instrumentation, such as tensile testing equipment, hardness testers and other laboratory instruments.
• Knowledge of safe operation, maintenance, and calibration of laboratory testing equipment and proper handling of laboratory chemicals.
• Ability to learn new techniques and processes for characterizing polymeric and metallic materials.
• Effective team member with communication and basic computer skills critical to document tests.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

• Bachelor’s degree in Material Sciences and Engineering, Polymer Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or relevant fields.
• Experience with polymeric materials, particularly elastomer, testing and qualification.
• Experience with metallography, optical microscopy, and microstructural analysis.
• Experience with thermal analysis techniques such as DSC, TMA, and TGA.
• Familiarity with aging, corrosion testing and materials qualification programs.
• Knowledge of failure analysis techniques for polymeric and metallic components.
• Working knowledge of ASTM, ISO, and industry standard materials testing methods.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment with a strong focus on 5S, laboratory safety, equipment maintenance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Company policy is to provide every individual a fair and equal opportunity to seek employment and advancement at the Company without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, veteran or military status, disability, creed, ancestry, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status or any factors protected by federal, state, or local laws.
  
  We are an "Equal Opportunity Employer".

• The Company will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application or to participate in the interview process, please contact  to request assistance.

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