Lab Technician

Job Title - Laboratory Technician I

Department - Tracer Diagnostics

Reports to - Laboratory Supervisor

Job Summary

The Laboratory Technician I is primarily responsible for sample preparation of water and oil samples before instrumental analysis. They will also be responsible for notifying the lab manager when results are out of specification and complying with defined quality standards.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Sort samples and log them into the LIMS system
• Prepare samples for instrumental analysis by following established methods and procedures
• Ensures laboratory stations are cleaned and stocked at the end of each shift
• Assist in organization/maintenance of laboratory sample warehouse
• Prepares QA/QC samples for analysis following established protocols
• Help to promote safe work practices and higher standards of performance
• Support and uphold HS&E policies and procedures of NCS and the customer
• Align individual goals with NCS's corporate goals, while adhering to the NCS Promise
• Participate in Personal Development for Success (PDS)
• Other duties shall be assigned as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Associate's degree in a physical science (chemistry preferred) or minimum 2 years of lab experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and LIMS software
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize and parallel process laboratory tasks while maintaining attention to detail
• Ability to work in the presence of odors typical of petroleum, petrochemicals and laboratory chemicals without allergic reaction or nausea
• Ability to stand, bend and sit for extended time period
• Ability to work in climate and non-climate-controlled area (95% climate, 5% non-climate)
• Ability to move or lift 50lbs

Additional Information

• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Employment Classification: Full-time, Regular
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, core business hours
• Special Equipment: Laptop
• Travel: Less than 5% domestic travel may be required
• Criminal background check required for all positions
• Safety sensitive positions will require additional pre-employment testing

Core Competencies

• Teamwork/Collaboration - Able to work cooperatively with other individuals.
• Service Focus - Builds & maintains customer satisfaction and provides excellent service to internal & external customers.
• Decision Making - Able to make decisions and solve problems of varied levels of complexity using logical, systematic, and sequential approach.
• Ethics & Integrity - Trustworthiness and ethical behavior with consideration for impact & consequence when making decisions/taking action.
• Problem Solving - Ability to approach a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Continuous Improvement - Ongoing improvement of products, services, or processes through incremental & breakthrough improvements.
• Accountability - Obligation or willingness to be answerable for an outcome.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Please note : NCS Multistage was acquired by Weatherford on September 1, 2026. As we continue through the integration process, some employment-related details and processes may evolve as we transition to Weatherford.