Analytical Lab Technician – Chemistry & QC

Coastal Gulf & International; Bon Secours Plantation (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Gulf & International is seeking a Lab Technician in Bon Secours Plantation, LA to perform routine analytical tests under supervision and support the laboratory's quality objectives.

You will set up and operate equipment, calibrate instruments, prepare solutions, and record results in LIMS. The ideal candidate has a chemistry degree (or equivalent experience), strong attention to detail, and good communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related science preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct transferable laboratory experience.
• Knowledgeable in ASTM standards.
• Must be able to work with all chemical, petrochemical and petroleum products.
• Must be able to differentiate between colors accurately by sight.
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) experience preferred.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Access.
• Have a great work history with a track record of being a responsible individual.
• Detailed oriented and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic analytical tests based on standards and procedures as assigned by the Laboratory Manager.
• Assist and perform the setting up, adjusting and operating laboratory equipment.
• Calibrate laboratory instruments as needed to ensure that analysis is accurate according to the Quality Management systems.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Record test results on standardized forms and write test reports describing procedures used.
• Understand and complete laboratory raw data sheets and make accurate entries into LIMS database.
• Exercise procedural, safety and quality requirements specified in the Laboratory Manual & Safety Manual and company policies.
• All other duties are assigned by management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Reading procedures

Laboratory equipment handling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related science

Equivalent work experience

Tools

LIMS software

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Coastal Gulf & International is seeking a Lab Technician in Bon Secours Plantation, LA to perform routine analytical tests under supervision and support the laboratory's quality objectives.

You will set up and operate equipment, calibrate instruments, prepare solutions, and record results in LIMS. The ideal candidate has a chemistry degree (or equivalent experience), strong attention to detail, and good communication.