Automotive Fuels & Lubricants Lab Technician

Actalent; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Lab Technician in San Antonio, TX to perform chemical and instrumental analyses on fuels, oils, and lubricants using ASTM methods. The role includes preparing solutions, transferring samples, and maintaining records within an automotive-focused industrial lab.

The position offers shift options (6am-3pm, 8am-5pm, 3pm-11pm) Monday through Friday with possible weekends. Requires 1 year of chemistry and math coursework or related lab experience.

Qualifications

• HS diploma required.
• Completed one year of college chemistry and math or one year of related lab experience.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 50 lbs.
• Training provided, including shadowing.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and instrumental analyses using ASTM methods.
• Analyze new samples added to the lab.
• Prepare solutions or solvents for tests.
• Transfer samples within the lab.
• Maintain lab workbooks and equipment per SOPs.
• Manage daily, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks.

Skills

Sample prep

MS Office

Math basics

Glassware maintenance

Lab safety

Education

High School diploma

1 year college chemistry & math or 1 year lab experience

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Lab Technician in San Antonio, TX to perform chemical and instrumental analyses on fuels, oils, and lubricants using ASTM methods. The role includes preparing solutions, transferring samples, and maintaining records within an automotive-focused industrial lab.

The position offers shift options (6am-3pm, 8am-5pm, 3pm-11pm) Monday through Friday with possible weekends. Requires 1 year of chemistry and math coursework or related lab experience.