Laboratory Technician

TekWissen ®; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

TekWissen ® seeks a Laboratory Technician in Midland, Texas. This role involves delivering reliable PSD services, performing quality assurance tests, and maintaining laboratory standards. Candidates should have a flexible schedule for 12-hour rotations and ideally possess a technical degree.

The ideal applicant will have experience in a chemical lab environment, the physical capability to lift 50 lbs, and a commitment to safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a willingness and ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts.
• Experience in a chemical laboratory is highly valued.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure job deliverables are accurate and timely.
• Develop competency for advanced additive selection.
• Maintain clean, functioning laboratory equipment.

Skills

Willingness to work 12-hour shifts

Prior experience in a chemical laboratory

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Associate degree or high school diploma

Bachelor’s degree (technical or science-related)

NEST training

Job description

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client Limited is an oilfield services company and has more than 140 nationalities working in more than 120 countries. This Client has four principal executive offices located in Paris, Houston, London and The Hague. This Client is the world’s largest offshore drilling company.

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and reliable PSD to customers. The Laboratory Technician identifies opportunities to improve service delivery. This person performs quality assurance tests on company products, prepares laboratory reports prior to service delivery at the wellsite, and provides advanced technical support during additive selection and fluid design. The Laboratory Technician maintains contact with the Client Support Labs and/or operating locations, product centers and the InTouch repository.

Responsibilities

• Ensure job deliverables are accurate and delivered on time.
• Develop the competency level required to perform advanced additive selection and fluid design.
• Ensure that laboratory equipment is in clean, working condition and that waste is regularly disposed.
• Prepare technical presentations for internal and external customers.
• Perform regular audits to ensure the laboratory operates according to required standards.
• Assist the Design/Technical Engineer and Product Champions with technical support as required.
• Perform risk analysis before each task or job to identify and mitigate potential safety or quality concerns.
• Participate in Service Quality Meetings with customers and improve performance using action plans.
• Participate in HSE and Quality initiatives.
• Wear PPE and observe HSE policies.
• Maintain the required safety training.

Top 3 Skills

• Willingness and ability to work 12-hour shifts, including day and night rotations, is critical.
• Prior experience working in a chemical laboratory environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (minimum physical requirement).

Experience

• Role is open to both trainee candidates new to the oil field and experienced lab technicians.

Education / Training Requirements

• Minimum: Associate degree or high school diploma
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree (technical or science-related)
• NEST training (location: Kellyville, OK).

Schedule

• Candidates must be willing to work both day and night shifts.

Interview Process

1. First round: Phone or Microsoft Teams interview
2. Second round (if selected): Onsite interview / site tour

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.