Junior Applications Engineer: Lab & Field Testing

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Alternatives seeks a Jr. Applications Engineer in Houston for a contract-to-hire role. You will work with Senior Technicians to learn equipment, operations, testing, and QC procedures.

Responsibilities include field fluid characterizations, bench-scale lab work, keeping records, and producing technical reports. A high school diploma with 2–5 years’ experience or an associate degree with 1–2 years’ experience is required. Some lab experience with chemicals/fluids is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and perform duties safely and satisfactorily.
• Good English read/write communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Learn equipment, operations, testing, and QC procedures with Senior Technicians.
• Perform field fluid characterizations and bench-scale lab tasks.
• Operate bench and pilot testing skids and support testing activities.
• Maintain lab equipment, tools, records, and logs; ensure cleanliness.
• Order materials for the Research Center periodically.
• Produce timely technical reports for test samples and assist other projects.
• Coordinate with management and possibly visit client sites for testing.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Data recording

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Professional Alternatives seeks a Jr. Applications Engineer in Houston for a contract-to-hire role. You will work with Senior Technicians to learn equipment, operations, testing, and QC procedures.

Responsibilities include field fluid characterizations, bench-scale lab work, keeping records, and producing technical reports. A high school diploma with 2–5 years’ experience or an associate degree with 1–2 years’ experience is required. Some lab experience with chemicals/fluids is a plus.