Analytical Lab Technician – Petroleum & Chemical Testing

Core Laboratories; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Laboratories in Belgium seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform basic to moderate difficulty tests to determine chemical or physical characteristics designated by clients.

The role emphasizes operating and calibrating equipment, preparing solutions, maintaining safety practices, and documenting results in laboratory systems. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, at least one year of related lab experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one-year related laboratory experience and/or training preferred
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access).

Responsibilities

• Set up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment for which the technician has been adequately trained and has been verified to operate correctly in accordance with applicable standards and sound laboratory practice.
• Perform analytical tests of basic to moderate difficulty from well-defined standards and procedures. Laboratory technicians must be verified to be able to perform all tests in accordance with applicable standards and sound laboratory practice.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments for which the technician has been adequately trained and has been verified to operate correctly in accordance with applicable standards and sound laboratory practice.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Exercise procedural, safety and quality requirements specified in laboratory and safety manuals and company policies.
• Attend training and pass appropriate examinations in petroleum, chemical and gas analysis, including Right-to-Know training, hazardous materials disposal, and other safety and compliance training required by applicable regulations.
• Understand and be able to complete laboratory raw data sheets and make accurate entries into laboratory computer programs.
• Resolve routine issues without supervision required.
• Attend regular safety meetings.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Basic lab techniques

Analytical reporting

Professional communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Core Laboratories in Belgium seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform basic to moderate difficulty tests to determine chemical or physical characteristics designated by clients.

The role emphasizes operating and calibrating equipment, preparing solutions, maintaining safety practices, and documenting results in laboratory systems. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, at least one year of related lab experience, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.