Laboratory Technician

Schlumberger Limited; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlumberger Limited is seeking a Laboratory Technician to deliver safe, efficient PSD services to customers. You will perform QA tests on company products, prepare lab reports, and provide advanced technical support during additive selection and fluid design.

The role requires an associate degree or higher and 1–3 years of laboratory experience. You will maintain lab equipment, follow QA/QC practices, work with LIMS and test reporting systems, and participate in HSE initiatives, ensuring safe

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of laboratory experience in oil & gas, energy, chemicals, manufacturing, environmental testing, or related industries.
• Associate degree or higher in Chemistry or related field.
• Hands-on sample preparation and basic wet chemistry.
• Familiarity with QA/QC, data integrity, and calibration.
• Experience with LIMS, spreadsheets, and test reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure lab deliverables are accurate and delivered on time.
• Develop the competency to perform advanced additive selection and fluid design.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is clean and maintained; dispose waste properly.
• Prepare technical presentations for internal and external customers.
• Perform regular audits to ensure standards are met.
• Assist Design/Technical Engineer and Product Champions with technical support.
• Perform risk analysis before tasks to identify and mitigate safety/quality concerns.
• Participate in Service Quality Meetings with customers and drive improvements.
• Participate in HSE and Quality initiatives.
• Wear PPE and observe HSE policies.
• Maintain required safety training.

Skills

Laboratory experience

QA/QC

Data integrity

Wet chemistry

Safety training

Education

Associate 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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Insurance

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Learning Opportunities

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Diverse and Inclusive

Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

SLB is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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