Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician I

Westlake, Louisiana, United States

• Job Type: Contract
• Work Period:
  Full-Time
• Duration: 29-Dec-2025 to 29-Jun-2026
• Visa Sponsorship:
  Not Available

Elevate your career in the refining industry as a Laboratory Technician I, where you will play a crucial role in supporting laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

• Perform analyses of laboratory standards, in-process samples, finished products, and outfall water using approved analytical methods.
• Document regulatory data and maintain complete records in accordance with the Laboratory Quality Assurance program.
• Coordinate sample pickup and logistics with environmental lab personnel, generating data analysis reports for engineers, operations, and maintenance.
• Maintain lab equipment and ensure a clean, contaminant-free work area; execute QA/QC checks to guarantee accuracy and integrity of results.
• Apply analytical standards/methods and regulatory requirements; utilize problem‑solving skills to address technical issues.
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills daily, including communication, listening, teamwork, and leadership; comply with lab/company policies and applicable regulations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Basic math and analytical skills.
• Hands‑on experience with common refinery instruments (e.g., GC, HPLC, XRF, ICP) is preferred.
• Knowledge of refinery laboratory QA programs and loss control is advantageous.
• Experience with environmental/outfall water monitoring and reporting.

• 1+ years of refinery or chemical laboratory experience OR an associate’s degree or higher in a science/technical field.
• Valid TWIC credential.

• Full‑time contract position from 29-Dec-2025 to 29-Jun-2026 with potential for extension.
• 12‑hour rotating shift schedule; overtime may be required.

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