Lab Analyst

Airswift; Notrees (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is seeking a Lab Analyst for a 6-month contract in Ector County, TX. The successful candidate will perform laboratory analyses, maintain safety protocols, and support plant operations. Applicants should possess an Associate's Degree in Chemistry or a related field, along with strong analytical skills and experience in laboratory environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of college chemistry and 1 year of college math or equivalent work experience.
• Able to work overtime, weekends, callouts, and holidays as necessary.
• Must possess valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of the environment and safety of employees and communities.
• Perform routine analyses, including control samples.
• Provide laboratory support including preparation of equipment and reagents.

Skills

Analytical methods knowledge

Mathematical calculations

High proficiency in Microsoft applications

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Analytical balances

Automatic titrators

Gas chromatographs

Job description

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Airswift has been tasked by one of our major chemical manufacturing clients to find a Lab Analyst to work for initially 6-month contract in Ector County, TX.

Overview

Lab Analyst role description and contract details as provided by the client.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain protection of the environment and the health and safety of our employees, customers, and the communities in which we operate and/or transport our products, as our highest priority
• Perform routine analyses, including control samples and calibration checks, without supervision
• Provide laboratory support including (but not limited to): preparation of equipment and reagents, storage of samples, packaging and shipping samples, stockroom/supplies, sampling, and instrument and method maintenance
• Troubleshoot, repair, and adjust instruments and methods, coordinating with instrument service representatives when necessary
• Maintain analytical data and Lab operating statistical record, to support plant operations and customer specification requirements
• Analyze & document raw materials, in-process and finished products in accordance with Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures
• Assure that the plant is furnished with sample analysis for process control decisions and technical studies in a timely, accurate manner
• Be thoroughly familiar with and able to operate instrumentation such as analytical balances, automatic titrators, ICP, particle size distribution analyzer, ion chromatograph (IC), and gas chromatographs
• Participate in learning and incorporating new technologies into the laboratory processes as directed by management

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Chemistry or related field, two year Lab Tech program or equivalent education with a minimum 2 years of college chemistry and 1 year of college math or equivalent work experience
• Must be knowledgeable in analytical methods and functions and be able to perform mathematical calculations
• Must be able to work, overtime, weekends, callouts, and holidays as necessary
• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak in English
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team
• Must possess valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders and stairs
• Walking, bending, stooping is required
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment including the use of a respirator and be able to respond to visual and audible alarms.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Analyst

Industries

• Oil and Gas