Lab Technician, Product Development — Lubricants

Castrol; Wayne (MI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Castrol is seeking an Associate Technician, Product Development, to support the Driveline and Thermal Management Fluid teams in Wayne, NJ. You will help ensure laboratory blending, sample prep, testing, and related activities are completed accurately and on time.

Under supervision, you will assist with material handling, equipment calibration, and documentation, while upholding high safety and quality standards in a busy lab environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in chemistry, engineering, science, or related discipline; bachelor’s preferred.
• Hands‑on laboratory exposure through academic coursework, an internship, co‑op, or professional experience.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments and laboratory activities.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to performing laboratory work accurately and safely.
• Collaborative approach to working with colleagues and internal customers.
• Experience with laboratory blending, sample preparation, raw material handling, inventory, quality control, or laboratory equipment is desirable but not required.
• Previous exposure to lubricants, automotive fluids, formulation, or product development is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize laboratory blending activities and testing requests in support of Product Development Technologists and the Team Leader.
• Conduct laboratory blending and support product development studies.
• Prepare, handle, and submit samples for internal and external testing.
• Support testing and evaluation of new raw materials.
• Manage incoming raw materials, including appropriate storage, stock control, quality checks, and safety documentation.
• Support laboratory operating procedures, including equipment calibration, raw material storage, and equipment maintenance.
• Help maintain high standards for sample handling, laboratory organization, safety, and overall laboratory practices.
• Coordinate training for new starters and visitors on laboratory equipment, blending activities, and raw material handling.
• Support the purchase of laboratory consumables and equipment.
• Work closely with the Team Leader and Product Development Technologists to ensure laboratory activities are performed in accordance with applicable HSE requirements and laboratory standards.
• Organize and prioritize multiple blending and laboratory requests to ensure high-quality work is delivered within required timelines.

Skills

Lab skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Castrol is seeking an Associate Technician, Product Development, to support the Driveline and Thermal Management Fluid teams in Wayne, NJ. You will help ensure laboratory blending, sample prep, testing, and related activities are completed accurately and on time.

Under supervision, you will assist with material handling, equipment calibration, and documentation, while upholding high safety and quality standards in a busy lab environment.