Lab Technician

Gradiant; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Gradiant seeks a precise Lab Technician to join our advanced water analytical laboratory in Houston. You will operate state-of-the-art instrumentation (ICP, IC, TOC) and perform wet chemistry testing to characterize industrial streams and validate treatment systems.

Responsibilities include sample management, QA/QC, and data integrity, with collaboration across R&D, engineering, and client teams. A chemistry-based degree and EPA/ASTM method familiarity are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in chemistry or environmental science.
• Hands-on experience operating ICP, IC, or TOC instruments.
• Proficient in wet chemistry methods and automated titration.
• Familiar with EPA/ASTM Standard Methods for water and wastewater.

Responsibilities

• Operate and calibrate advanced analytical instrumentation (ICP, IC, TOC).
• Conduct routine bench tests (pH, conductivity, turbidity) per EPA/APHA protocols.
• Provide analytical support to R&D, projects, and external clients.
• Manage sample logistics, preservatives, reagents, and shipping kits.
• Perform preventive maintenance and service coordination for lab instruments.
• Maintain clear laboratory logs and ensure data integrity.

Skills

ICP/IC/TOC operation

Wet chemistry

EPA/ASTM methods

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or associate degree

Chemistry/Environmental Science

Job description

Gradiant is a global solutions provider and developer of cleantech water projects with a concentrated focus on industrial water solutions, water reuse, waste minimization, Minimum Liquid Discharge (MLD), Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD), and resource recovery of precious metals and minerals. Our workforce, exceeding 1200 dedicated global employees, operates under the umbrella of Gradiant Corporation, based in USA, and regional headquarters, Gradiant International Holdings, located in Singapore, alongside 23 offices spanning across sixteen countries. We take pride in our Global R&D Innovation Centre based in Singapore, which stands at the forefront of technological and environmental advancements.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly precise and driven Lab Technicianto join our advanced water analytical laboratory. This role is essential to our R&D, project execution, and client success workflows. You will operate state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation and perform wet chemistry testing to characterize complex industrial streams, evaluate treatability, and validate our advanced treatment systems.

• Advanced Instrumentation Operation: Safely set up, calibrate, and operate complex analytical instrumentation, including:
  • ICP, IC, TOC, and Auto titration instruments.
• Wet Chemistry & Bench Testing: Conduct routine physical and chemical testing (e.g., pH, conductivity, alkalinity, turbidity) matching recognized regulatory methods such as EPAandAPHA protocols.
• Cross-Functional Lab Support: Provide rapid and accurate analytical support for internal R&D teams, engineering/project divisions, and external industrial clients.
• Sample Management: Prepare and manage sample logistics, preservative protocols, reagents, and shipping/sampling kits for field site deployments.
• Equipment Maintenance & QA/QC: Perform routine preventative maintenance, primary troubleshooting on lab instruments, and manage contractor relationships for specialized service needs.
• Documentation & Data Integrity: Maintain clearand detailed laboratory logs and test results.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s or associate's degree in chemistry, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, or a strictly related scientific discipline.
• Technical Experience:
  • Hands-on experience operating and maintaining ICP, IC, or TOC instrumentsis highly preferred.
  • Strong working proficiency in wet chemistry methods and automated titrations.
  • Familiarity with standardized analytical methodologies (EPA, ASTM, or Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater).
• Competencies: Strong numerical ability, acute attention to detail, and a safe, methodical approach to managing laboratory chemicals.

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.