Lab Technician: Field & Bench Testing (Contract to Hire)

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; Full time

Job description

Job ID#: 38562Lab Tech Needed ASAP
Great Cypress location
Contract to Hire
to $22 hourly

Description -
Works with Senior Technicians to learn equipment, operations, testing, Safety & QC procedures.
Follow current procedures and become proficient with each of the following:

• Field fluid characterizations (Suspended Solids, Particle Sizes, Turbidity)
• Bench scale lab equipment operations (media properties, filter performance)
• Solid / Liquid separation utilizing bench and loop testing
• Support operating other bench and pilot testing skids
• Evaluate Spent filters
• Perform tasks associated with troubleshooting, testing, and assembling equipment.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, equipment records,work logs.
• General responsibility for daily cleanliness of Research Center including cleaning lab utensils
• Periodically order materials and parts needed for the Research Center
• Produce timely and detailed technical services and reports for test samples
• Assist with other Research Center projects in progress as needed
• Build / improve testing prototypes, products or systems
• Coordinate and communicate work effort with management in a timely manner
• Possible visits to client site / field to support testing operations

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to multitask and perform each essential duty safely and satisfactorily. Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, stand and/or walk for extended periods. Must have good Communication (Read / Write) skills in English. Proficiency in computer usage including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High School Diploma with 2-5 years’ experience, or Associate degree with 1-2 years’ experience.
***Previous experience working in a laboratory environment with chemicals / fluids / filters would be a plus.

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