Analytical Chemistry Lab Tech II — Houston

Intertek CEA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek, a leading quality and safety solutions provider, seeks a Lab Tech II – Analytical Chemistry in Houston, TX. The role performs routine laboratory duties to ensure high-quality testing services are provided safely and timely.

Responsibilities include handling samples, preparing reagents, operating GC/LC instruments, maintaining logs, and supporting training of less experienced staff, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry (or related field) required.
• Minimum of 3 years GC experience and familiarity with GC-MS, GC-FID, GC-SCD and GC-TCD operations.
• Experience with IC, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and LC/MS preferred.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform unassisted routine maintenance on lab instruments.
• Strong MS Excel skills for data processing.

Responsibilities

• Receive, examine, and log inbound items for testing.
• Deliver test samples to staging area.
• Monitor supplies and notify management of needs.
• Prepare samples, QC specimens, reagents, and calibrate equipment.
• Perform testing using specified methodologies.
• Verify results and maintain logs and records for traceability.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and assist in training others.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and company policies.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Petroleum Engineering, or Geosciences

Tools

GC/GC-MS

GC-FID

GC-SCD

GC-TCD

IC

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

LC/MS

Agilent Chemstation

Chromeleon

MS Excel

Job description

Intertek, a leading quality and safety solutions provider, seeks a Lab Tech II – Analytical Chemistry in Houston, TX. The role performs routine laboratory duties to ensure high-quality testing services are provided safely and timely.

Responsibilities include handling samples, preparing reagents, operating GC/LC instruments, maintaining logs, and supporting training of less experienced staff, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.