Lab Technician, Technical Laboratories

Lab Technician, Technical Laboratories (Healthcare)

Imperative Chemical Partners has an immediate opening for a Lab Technician, Technical Laboratories. If you are interested in joining a growing company with a proven track record of success, this is your opportunity!

The Lab Technician, Technical Laboratories supports the development and evaluation of oilfield chemical products by conducting laboratory performance testing and product characterization. This role focuses on bench testing of scale, corrosion, and paraffin control chemistry, ensuring product effectiveness and quality through standardized laboratory methods.

• Perform performance testing of oilfield chemical products, including scale inhibitors, corrosion inhibitors, and paraffin control agents.
• Conduct laboratory experiments to evaluate product performance, compatibility, stability, and treat‑rate effectiveness.
• Prepare chemical solutions, test fluids, and synthetic brines following established SOPs.
• Utilize analytical and wet chemistry techniques such as titration, pH measurement, viscosity testing, and thermal analysis.
• Perform product characterization using instrumental methods including FTIR spectroscopy.
• Collect, analyze, and document experimental data; generate technical reports and summaries for customer reporting and internal product evaluation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, ensure proper calibration, and manage chemical inventory.
• Follow HSE, QA/QC, and laboratory safety protocols at all times.
• Collaborate with R&D scientists, technical service engineers, and operations teams to support product development and troubleshooting.

• Associates or bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• 3-5 years working experience within an oilfield chemical or industrial laboratory environment.
• Hands‑on experience with bench‑scale chemical testing or laboratory analytical work.
• Basic knowledge of oilfield production chemistry (scale, corrosion, paraffin/asphaltene).
• Familiarity with FTIR or similar analytical instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar data analysis tools.

• 5-10 years working experience within an oilfield chemical or industrial laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of synthetic brine preparation, corrosion testing (weight loss, LPR, RCE), and scale testing (static bottle, dynamic scale loop).
• Understanding of chemical compatibility and field application challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple experiments and meet deadlines.

• Time Management
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Technical O&G Lab Knowledge
• Collaboration

Must complete and pass all required pre‑employment screenings.

Imperative Chemical Partners is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, veteran, or disability status.