Laboratory Technician III

Airswift; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift invites applications for Laboratory Technician III in Spring, TX. The role supports quality assurance in a refinery and chemical complex laboratory, handling wet chemistry, calibration, and data generation in line with SOPs.

The position involves flow experiments, high-pressure testing, and safe lab operations in a fast-paced environment, with M-F scheduling. 12-month contract with potential extension, requiring 5+ years of lab experience and proficiency with LIMS.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience with flow-through high-pressure systems.
• Experience with Quality control systems and data entry using LIMS.
• Oil and gas lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory analysis and wet chemistry.
• Calibrate and maintain test equipment.
• Generate accurate data per SOPs.
• Support flow experiments and high-pressure testing.
• Maintain safe lab operations and timely reporting.

Skills

LIMS data entry

Fuel testing

Excel reporting

Laboratory safety

Loss prevention

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LIMS

Visio

Job description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician III

Duration: 12 months (with possibility for extension)

Schedule: M-F 6 to 3 or 8 to 5

Location: Spring, TX

This opportunity is based within a refinery and chemical complex laboratory environment, supporting quality assurance and quality control activities for product and in-process samples. The role involves laboratory analysis, wet chemistry, calibration and maintenance of test equipment, and accurate data generation in line with standard operating procedures. This position also supports flow experiments and physical testing through high-pressure systems, while contributing to safe lab operations, reporting, and troubleshooting in a fast-paced setting.

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience
• Hands-on experience with flow-through high-pressure systems
• Experience performing routine and non-routine laboratory analysis and wet chemistry
• Experience in quality control systems and data entry using LIMS
• Lab experience in oil and gas
• Experience maintaining, calibrating, and troubleshooting laboratory equipment
• Experience managing multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced lab environment

Required Skills:

• Ability to compile and enter test data accurately using LIMS
• Ability to perform testing on fuel types including jet fuel, gasoline, and diesel
• Ability to prepare samples, chemical stock solutions, reagents, and preparation standards
• Excel reporting proficiency
• Familiarity with radiology, microscopy, or spectroscopy
• Strong understanding of laboratory safety protocols and working with dangerous chemicals
• Ability to conduct housekeeping activities, loss prevention self-assessments, test method assessments, and loss prevention observations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Background in geoscience, chemistry, or engineering
• Experience with Vizio or similar tools
• Polytechnic graduate with a background in Chemical, Process, or Technical Engineering