Laboratory Technician

Assistance in various area of laboratory operation for gas and hydrocarbon liquids testing in accordance with business needs of the Branch and Region, and in conformance with the Company's Quality Management System.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Include the following - also other duties may be assigned.

Receive the samples submitted for testing by login pertinent information into LIMS system.

Report analytical results to the customers; interact with customers via email or phone when required.

Perform analytical testing (GC, RVP, molecular weight, density, distillation etc.) in accordance to standardized methodologies (GPA, ASTM) utilized by the laboratory.

Help with maintaining all laboratory equipment in a good working condition. When required, perform routine maintenance.

Respect and dutifully follow laboratory safety practices.

Adhere to professionalism and to the principles of the scientific method, basing decisions on education, experience, observation, and deduction.

Perform other assigned duties like cylinder cleaning, cylinders preparation for shipping, general laboratory housekeeping duties.

Carry out the above responsibilities, and other, which may be assigned, in a manner demonstrating support for and adherence to the Company's Safety Policy and Procedures, Quality Policy and Procedures, Ethics Policy, Environmental Management System, Vision and Strategy, and to exercise good judgment, common sense, and diplomacy in so doing.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Must have experience working in laboratory setup, preferably with GC instruments

College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Physical or Life Science.

Minimum Two Years Laboratory Experience And/or Training

Equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to properly interpret technical reports related to chemicals and their properties. Ability to interpret scientific formulas.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to understand and adhere to the required turnaround commitment. Proper attention to detailed record keeping.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Torrance, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job…