Lab Technician

FUCHS LUBRICANTS CO.; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is seeking a laboratory technician in Delaware to perform testing and support oil analysis and R&D activities. The role emphasizes accuracy, data handling, and safe operation of lab equipment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1+ year experience in manufacturing or labs, and strong communication and troubleshooting skills. The position involves collaboration with production and documentation duties.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical experience preferred.
• 1+ years of manufacturing/laboratory experience performing quality testing (chemical industry preferred).
• HAZMAT training/experience a plus.
• Ability to read and follow laboratory work instructions.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Solid troubleshooting and decision-making abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency (ERP systems and Microsoft Office a plus).
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing to produce reliable and consistent results.
• Detail oriented, accurate, and precise in testing.
• Operate in a safe and efficient manner with goals of process improvement and reducing costs.
• Report and sometimes interpret QA trends to supervisor.
• Run lab equipment in support of Oil Analysis and R&D activities.
• Work with production team when timely, on-demand testing is required.
• Maintain lab equipment under guidance of supervisor.
• Administrative tasks: document maintenance, database management, etc.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

MS Office

ERP systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why FUCHS? Because Your Success Moves Us.

At FUCHS, we believe in empowering people to grow, innovate, and thrive. Our culture is built on trust, respect, integrity, and creativity- and we back it up with real opportunities for development, a strong work/life balance, and the freedom to make an impact. When you join FUCHS, you’re not just taking a job—you’re launching a career.

Salary

FUCHS offers competitive pay commensurate with experience in a similar position. The range for this position is $24.00 - $26.50 per hour, but actual compensation will vary depending upon a new hire’s experience and qualifications as well as internal equity.

Your Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing to produce reliable and consistent results
• Detail oriented, accurate, and precise in testing
• Basic knowledge of laboratory functions, equipment and math
• Comfortably work in MS Office and databases
• Operate in a safe and efficient manner with goals of process improvement and reducing costs
• Effective communication with supervisors and other departments
• Run lab equipment in support of Oil Analysis and R&D activities - includes customer samples through both routine and external third party testing.
• Report and sometimes interpret QA trends to supervisor
• Receive and process customer samples as instructed
• Work with production team when timely, on-demand testing is required
• Guided maintenance of BOMs in ERP system
• Prepare samples as required
• Prepare experimental blends as instructed
• Maintain lab equipment under guidance of supervisor
• Administrative tasks: document maintenance, database management, etc.
• Assure that lab is stocked and cleaned daily
• Produce support documentation as required
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications We’re Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical experience (chemical, electrical, mechanical) preferred.
• 1+ years of manufacturing/laboratory experience performing quality testing (chemical industry preferred).
• HAZMAT training/experience a plus.
• Ability to read and follow laboratory work instructions.
• Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Solid troubleshooting and decision-making abilities.
• Basic computer proficiency (ERP systems and Microsoft Office a plus).
• Strong mechanical aptitude.

These Are Your Benefits

FUCHS offers a challenging and rewarding working environment where employees are encouraged to develop and grow as professionals. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on projects that will expand your experience and challenge your abilities in the global marketplace. The position also offers an excellent compensation package and a comprehensive suite of benefits. Detailed benefit information can be found at this link: https://fuchs.com/us/en/benefits

FUCHS Lubricants Co. is an equal employment opportunity (EEO)/AA employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace (m/f/d/v).