Lab Technician

Lab Technician

The Lab Technician is responsible for performing chemical and instrumental analyses on fuels, oils, and other lubricants using standard testing methods as prescribed by ASTM. The role involves preparing solutions or solvents for various tests, transferring samples within the lab, and maintaining workbooks and equipment on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis as per standard operating procedures and test instructions. This position offers the opportunity to gain analytical lab experience within an industrial lab setting focused on automotive products.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and instrumental analysis on fuels, oils, and lubricants using ASTM testing standards.
• Conduct analyses on new samples introduced to the lab.
• Prepare solutions or solvents required for various tests.
• Transfer samples between different areas in the laboratory.
• Maintain workbooks and laboratory equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly equipment maintenance tasks.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in sample preparation and handling within a lab environment.
• Familiarity with the MS Office Suite for documentation and reporting.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• Experience in washing and maintaining laboratory glassware.
• Understanding of basic lab safety protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Must have completed one year of college chemistry and math or possess one year of related laboratory experience.
• Capability to lift and transport items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Training provided, including hands-on experience through shadowing.

Work Environment

The role is based in an industrial lab setting dedicated to research on automotive products. The work schedule includes shifts from 6am-3pm, 8am-5pm, and 3pm-11pm from Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work required. The lab environment may have a fuel/oil smell. Personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided. This position does not require medical certifications.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $15.50 - $15.50/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 classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.