Lab Technician

Core Laboratories Inc.; Antwerpen; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Laboratories in Antwerp, Belgium is seeking a laboratory technician to perform basic to moderate difficulty tests, set up equipment, and ensure quality and safety in daily operations.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of lab experience; proficiency with Excel; and willingness to work non-traditional hours. Responsibilities include data entry, instrument calibration, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Sets up, adjusts and operates laboratory equipment trained for proper operation.
• Performs analytical tests from well-defined standards and procedures.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments after training and verification.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Adhere to safety and quality requirements in manuals and policies.
• Attend safety trainings and complete required examinations.
• Complete laboratory data sheets and input data into computer programs.
• Resolve routine issues without supervision.
• Attend regular safety meetings.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

1 year laboratory experience or training

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

This position performs basic to moderatedifficultylaboratory tests todeterminechemical or physical characteristicsdesignatedby our clients.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up, adjusts andoperateslaboratory equipment for which the technician has been adequately trained and has been verified tooperatecorrectlyin accordance withapplicable 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 testsin accordance withapplicable 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 tooperatecorrectlyin accordance withapplicable 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 passappropriate examinationsin 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 makeaccurateentries into laboratory computer programs.

• Resolve routine issues without supervisionrequired.

• Attend regular safety meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GEDrequired.

• At least one-year related laboratory experience and/or training preferred

• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Has a working knowledge of basic to moderate difficulty methods and safety standards, including ASTM, UOP, IP and other well-defined analytical standards and procedures used in the laboratory.

• Ability to write basic routine reports and correspondence.

• Ability to speak professionally with customers or employees oforganization.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and quantities (linear, volumetric, or weight) and to read and interpolate applicable data and tables. Able to draw and interpret applicable graphs and control charts.

• Ability to apply commonsenseunderstanding to carry out instructionsfurnishedin written, oral, or diagram form.

• Requires the ability toworka non-traditional work hours/daysschedule, including overtime.

COMPETENCIES

• Leading Self: has a self-awareness of how actions are perceived and how to respond to feedback.Leading with empathy towards others and understanding the world from their point of view.

• Customer Orientation: Focused on delivering high-quality service and meeting client expectations.

• HSSEQ Awareness: Understanding ofsafety, security, and quality standards within the industry (advantageous).

• Communication & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills to liaise with internal teams and customers.

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.