Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Midland TX 79706
Duration: 06+ Months
Pay: $21.00/Hr - $23.00/hr on W2 without benefits
Shift: Rotation schedule: 7/2 - 7/4 (day / night rotation), 12-hour shifts

Summary:

• Local Midland/Odessa candidates are strongly preferred.
• If non-local / rotator, company-provided accommodation (Man Camp) and reimbursed mileage may be possible.

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and reliable PSD to customers. The Laboratory Technician identifies opportunities to improve service delivery. This person performs quality assurance tests on company products, prepares laboratory reports prior to service delivery at the wellsite, and provides advanced technical support during additive selection and fluid design. The Laboratory Technician maintains contact with the Client Support Labs and/or operating locations, product centers and the InTouch repository. * Ensure job deliverables are accurate and delivered on time. * Develop the competency level required to perform advanced additive selection and fluid design. * Ensure that laboratory equipment is in clean, working condition and that waste is regularly disposed. * Prepare technical presentations for internal and external customers. * Perform regular audits to ensure the laboratory operates according to required standards. * Assist the Design/Technical Engineer and Product Champions with technical support as required. * Perform risk analysis before each task or job to identify and mitigate potential safety or quality concerns. * Participate in Service Quality Meetings with customers and improve performance using action plans. * Participate in HSE and Quality initiatives. * Wear PPE and observe HSE policies. * Maintain the required safety training.


Top 3 Skills

• Willingness and ability to work 12-hour shifts, including day and night rotations, is critical.
• Prior experience working in a chemical laboratory environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (minimum physical requirement).

Experience

• Role is open to both trainee candidates new to the oil field and experienced lab technicians.

Education / Training Requirements

• Minimum: Associate degree or high school diploma
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree (technical or science-related)
• NEST training (location: Kellyville, OK).

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts
• Rotation schedule: 7/2 - 7/4 (day / night rotation)
• Candidates must be willing to work both day and night shifts.

Interview Process

• First round: Phone or Microsoft Teams interview
• Second round (if selected): Onsite interview / site tour