Laboratory Technician

TITLE: Lab Technician

REPORTS TO: Staff Chemist

Drillchem Drilling Solutions, a leading provider of specialty chemicals to the Oil & Gas, HDD, and Pipeline industries, seeks a Lab Technician. This position is based in The Woodlands, TX, and reports directly to the Staff Chemist.

OVERVIEW

The primary responsibility will be to support the sales and engineering team by performing compatibility and QA/QC testing. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of a BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, with previous lab experience preferred. Candidates will need to be familiar with the properties and measurements associated with fracturing fluids. Experience in the design and evaluation of lubricants, fracturing fluids, or pipeline chemicals is preferred.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Conducts research and testing of existing products, development of new products and technology including synthesis and/or product performance testing.
• Ensures that all equipment used in the testing is properly calibrated and maintained with proper documentation.
• Interfaces with section personnel in trouble-shooting problems with hardware, testing/synthesis equipment, products and methods development.
• Compiles, analyzes and correlates technical data and writes laboratory reports on projects completed or progress reports.
• Conducts literature searches, including patent reviews and gathers pertinent information relating to specific problems.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to be a hands-on chemist and carry out some repetitive testing.
• Ensuring that activities in the laboratories and associated operations are in compliance with the safety policies and programs of the company, as well as, local, state and federal regulations.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• 1+ years of related laboratory experience preferred.
• Excellent multi-tasking and communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter and have willingness to learn new technologies.
• Previous knowledge of polymer chemistry, particularly water-soluble polymers, is a plus.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.