Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges.

Founded in 1981, TETRA (NYSE: TTI) is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century.

Essential Duties:

• Safely performs analytical testing (quality control testing, manufacturing plant technical support and evaluation of new sources of raw materials and finished products)
• Receiving, labeling, and analyzing samples
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure all required inspections and certifications are completed for instruments and other lab-related equipment
• Basic wet chemistry and use of Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) instrument equipment
• Provide oversight and training for lab personnel to ensure consistent lab practices, safety compliance, and quality standards
• Assumes technical responsibilities including operating various laboratory and office equipment as necessary to meet scheduling demands
• Makes personnel shifts when necessary to accommodate fluctuating workloads
• Maintain lab inventory, including supplies, materials, and equipment needed to support daily lab operations
• Provides guidance to employees regarding pulling optimal samples from raw materials
• Checks and transfers data as necessary and takes steps to correct possibly inaccurate data prior to processing
• Conducts routine and random facility tours to maintain safety and proper regulations
• Maintains telephone communication with various agencies and individuals concerning status of samples
• Works closely with research & development team to ensure accuracy of samples
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science or related field preferred
• 5-7 years of relevant experience preferred
• 5% travel
• Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening
• Must possess a valid Driver's License
• Prior experience using ICP equipment

Work Environment:

The requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, snow, and/or heat during daytime hours and/or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.