Laboratory Technician

SLB; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

SLB in Midland, TX seeks a Laboratory Technician to deliver safe, efficient lab services and support high‑quality additive selection and fluid design at the wellsite. You will prepare reports and maintain contact with client labs and operating locations, ensuring accuracy and on‑time delivery.

The role requires 1–3 years of lab experience, an associate degree or higher in a related field, and hands‑on skills in sample prep, wet chemistry, QA/QC, and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Chemistry or related field.
• 1–3 years of laboratory experience in oil & gas, energy, chemicals, or related industries.
• Hands-on sample preparation, basic wet chemistry, and routine analytical testing.
• Understanding QA/QC practices and data integrity principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and timely laboratory deliverables.
• Prepare technical laboratory reports prior to service delivery at the wellsite.
• Provide advanced technical support during additive selection and fluid design.
• Perform risk analysis to identify safety or quality concerns.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure proper waste disposal.
• Participate in HSE and Quality initiatives.

Skills

Sample prep

Wet chemistry

QA/QC practices

Data integrity

Education

Associate degree / technical diploma / bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

LIMS

Spreadsheets

Test reporting systems

Job description

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.

• 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.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Laboratory Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology, or a related scientific/technical field.

Experience

• 1–3 years of laboratory experience in oil & gas, energy, chemicals, manufacturing, environmental testing, or related industries (entry-level candidates with strong lab internships may be considered).

Technical Skills

• Hands‑on experience with sample preparation, basic wet chemistry, and routine analytical testing.
• Understanding of calibration, QA/QC practices, and data integrity principles.
• Comfort working with digital tools (LIMS, spreadsheets, test reporting systems).

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