Lab Technician

Sirius Staffing; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sirius Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to support testing, quality control, and production operations in Theodore, AL.

Responsibilities include analyzing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure quality specifications, calibrating equipment, and documenting results. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related science with industrial lab experience.
• ACS Laboratory Technician Course or Intext Course with 3+ years lab experience may qualify.
• Hands-on wet chemistry techniques and routine analytical testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and physical laboratory testing on materials to ensure quality specifications.
• Set up, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment (GC, titrators, UV/Vis, pH meters).
• Collect and analyze samples from production processes for QC and process monitoring.
• Document and maintain lab test results in records/databases and prepare reports.

Skills

GC operation

Titration techniques

Wet chemistry

Lab instrumentation

Data entry

Quality control

Analytical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry

ACS Laboratory Technician Course / Intext Course

Tools

Gas chromatographs (GC)

UV/Visible spectrophotometers

Karl Fischer titration

pH meters

Centrifuges

Analytical balances

Job description

Sirius Staffing is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Laboratory Technician to support laboratory testing, quality control, and production operations in Theodore, AL.

Summary: This position is responsible for analyzing raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products to ensure compliance with established quality specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform chemical and physical laboratory testing on raw materials, in-process materials, and finished products to ensure compliance with quality specifications.


• Set up, operate, calibrate, and troubleshoot analytical laboratory equipment, including gas chromatographs (GC), automated and manual titrators, UV/Visible spectrophotometers, pH meters, Karl Fischer titration equipment, centrifuges, and analytical balances.


• Conduct routine wet chemistry analyses, titrations, and other analytical testing according to established laboratory procedures.


• Collect and analyze samples from production processes to support quality control and process monitoring.


• Accurately document, record, and maintain laboratory test results using written records, databases, and laboratory software.


• Prepare laboratory reports detailing analytical procedures, test results, and findings.


• Maintain calibration records, quality system documentation, and laboratory testing logs.


• Clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instrumentation to ensure accurate and reliable testing.


• Prepare chemical standards, reagents, and solutions for laboratory testing.


• Verify incoming materials and finished products meet established quality requirements.


• Communicate analytical results and potential quality concerns to production personnel, supervisors, and technical resources.


• Assist with preparing, packaging, labeling, and shipping laboratory samples.


• Prepare labels for drums, totes, and shipping containers as needed.


• Safely change pressurized gas cylinders used for gas chromatography and other laboratory analyses.


• Maintain laboratory supplies, inventory, and equipment.


• Perform routine housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, organized, and safe laboratory environment.


• Follow established laboratory safety procedures, chemical handling requirements, and applicable environmental regulations.


• Collaborate with production, maintenance, logistics, and quality teams to support plant operations.


• Perform additional laboratory and quality-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related science with at least 2 years of laboratory experience in an industrial chemical environment.


• Alternatively, successful completion of an ACS Laboratory Technician Course or Intext Chemical Laboratory Technician Course with at least 3 years of chemical industry laboratory experience emphasizing wet laboratory procedures may be considered.


• Hands-on experience with wet chemistry techniques and routine analytical laboratory testing.


• Experience operating gas chromatographs (GC) and automated titration equipment strongly preferred.


• Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation, analytical testing procedures, and quality control practices.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.


• Proficiency in computer applications, laboratory software, data entry, and electronic recordkeeping.


• Ability to accurately interpret, document, and communicate laboratory test results.


• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to quality.


• Effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Ability to work independently while collaborating with laboratory and production teams.


• Willingness and ability to work safely with potentially hazardous chemicals in an industrial laboratory and production environment.


• Ability to follow established safety procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and company policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an industrial chemical manufacturing or production laboratory.


• Hands-on experience with gas chromatography, automated titrators, Karl Fischer titration, UV/Visible spectrophotometry, and pH testing.


• Strong background in wet chemistry, chemical analysis, and routine quality control testing.


• Experience performing instrument calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.


• Familiarity with ISO quality standards and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements.


• Experience with laboratory quality systems, process control, and manufacturing support.


• Experience with Microsoft Office, laboratory databases, and instrument-specific software.


• Understanding of chemical manufacturing processes and laboratory safety practices.

Sirius Staffing is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law .