Raw Material Lab Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine QA/QC testing of inbound raw material chemicals and plant production batches at one of our clients. This role also supports internal and external technical service projects, laboratory data organization, and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Monday–Friday, 8AM–4PM

Pay: based on experience $18.00-$22.00hr

Houston TX 77045

Responsibilities

• Perform quality assurance testing for drilling fluid additives including rheology modifiers, filtrate control products, loss circulation materials, lubricants, and other specialty categories
• Conduct physical and chemical tests on oilfield chemicals using internal test procedures and reference methods (ASTM, API, etc.)
• Track and organize inbound laboratory samples; replenish lab stock chemical inventory as needed
• Write test reports, generate Certificates of Analysis (COA), and maintain quality records database
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instruments and calibration records
• Prepare standard stock solutions and assist in purchasing lab consumables
• Prepare and ship samples to internal and external customers with proper labeling and recordkeeping
• Maintain written and electronic laboratory records and a clean, organized work area
• Provide assistance to plant management and sales personnel on quality and technical service activities

Qualifications

• BS in Chemistry or a related science, OR 2+ years of laboratory experience
• Basic knowledge of oilfield drilling fluid chemicals and their functionality preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Company Description

MAGNUM STAFFING is a recruiting and staffing solutions firm based in Houston, Texas, and founded in 1996.

Our areas of specialization include manufacturing, production, warehouse/distribution, technical, and logistics for the industrial business sector.

We also provide various services to any industry that assists the client in their human capital management issues. This includes vendor on premise, managed services, payroll transferring and a direct hire specialist focusing on exempt and non-exempt engineering, manufacturing, petrochemical, supply chain management, finance and field operations positions.

With the Staffing industry’s badge of professionalism and seal of excellence behind each hiring manager, Magnum has been designated as one of the top 10 staffing firms in Houston by the Houston Business Journal.
Also, Magnum was the first industrial staffing firm in Houston to require every hiring manager to be CTS certified, setting the precedent for the city’s industrial staffing industry. By ensuring each hiring manager earns CTS certification, Magnum guarantees its hiring professionals have the most up-to-date knowledge of current employment laws and procedures, as well as business operations and ethics.

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Company Description

MAGNUM STAFFING is a recruiting and staffing solutions firm based in Houston, Texas, and founded in 1996.\r\n\r\nOur areas of specialization include manufacturing, production, warehouse/distribution, technical, and logistics for the industrial business sector.\r\n\r\nWe also provide various services to any industry that assists the client in their human capital management issues. This includes vendor on premise, managed services, payroll transferring and a direct hire specialist focusing on exempt and non-exempt engineering, manufacturing, petrochemical, supply chain management, finance and field operations positions.\r\n\r\nWith the Staffing industry’s badge of professionalism and seal of excellence behind each hiring manager, Magnum has been designated as one of the top 10 staffing firms in Houston by the Houston Business Journal.\r\nAlso, Magnum was the first industrial staffing firm in Houston to require every hiring manager to be CTS certified, setting the precedent for the city’s industrial staffing industry. By ensuring each hiring manager earns CTS certification, Magnum guarantees its hiring professionals have the most up-to-date knowledge of current employment laws and procedures, as well as business operations and ethics.\r\n