Lab Support Technician

A leading manufacturing company in the filtration industry is looking for a Lab Support Technician to conduct experiments and technical assignments for Sales Support and R&D. The ideal candidate has experience in a laboratory environment working with chemicals, fluids, and filters. Reporting to the R&D Manager and working closely with Senior Technicians, the new technician will drive business excellence by ensuring efficient laboratory operations and strictly adhering to established procedures.
                                               
Salary + Additional Benefits:

• $13-18/Hourly 
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance

Location: Houston, TX 77066
Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:

• Work with Senior Technicians to learn equipment, operations, and testing procedures.
• Follow current procedures and become proficient with each of the following:

• Field fluid characterizations (Suspended Solids, Particle Sizes, Turbidity)
• Bench scale lab equipment operations (media properties, filter performance)
• Solid / Liquid separation utilizing bench and loop testing.
• Support operating other bench and pilot testing skids.
• Evaluate Spent filters.

• Perform tasks associated with troubleshooting, testing, and assembling equipment.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, equipment records and work logs.
• General responsibility for daily cleanliness of Research Center, including cleaning lab utensils.
• Periodically order materials and parts needed for the Research Center.
• Produce timely and detailed technical services and reports for test samples.
• Assist with other Research Center projects in progress as needed.
• Build/improve testing prototypes, products, or systems.
• Coordinate and communicate work effort with management in a timely manner.
• Possible visits to client site / field to support testing operations.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma with 2-5 years of experience or Associate degree with 1-2 years of experience
• Experience working in a laboratory environment with chemicals / fluids / filters would be a plus
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, stand and/or walk for extended periods
• Must have good communication (read/write) skills in English
• Proficiency in computer usage, including Microsoft Office

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.