Laboratory Technician (Intermediate)

Ian Martin Group; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ian Martin Group is seeking an Intermediate Laboratory Technician for a 12-month contract in Baytown, TX. The role involves maintaining safety, operating and calibrating lab equipment, and performing routine and non-routine analytical testing. You will prepare samples, document results, and ensure quality data while collaborating with Ph.D.

chemists and staff. The ideal candidate holds a science or engineering degree and demonstrates strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering with relevant laboratory or industrial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and reliability in a laboratory environment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to learn and apply new analytical techniques as needed.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed procedures and instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to work with advanced laboratory and data management software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory safety, housekeeping, and security standards.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment including viscometers and gas chromatographs.
• Prepare samples and perform routine and non-routine analytical testing.
• Calculate, analyze, interpret, and document test results.
• Maintain compliance with Quality requirements related to data generation and recordkeeping.
• Prepare calibration standards and perform instrument calibrations and SQC checks.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and update P&ID drawings as needed.
• Safely handle hydrocarbon samples and materials.
• Collaborate with Ph.D. chemists and other professionals to support research and testing.
• Assist in training and mentoring new technicians on laboratory procedures and safe work practices.

Skills

Problem-solving

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Excel

Data management software

Procedures & SOPs

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Tools

Viscometers

Gas chromatographs

QUV testers

QFOG instruments

Lab equipment

Job description

Laboratory Technician (Intermediate)

• Pay Rate: $27 - $34/hour (on W2)
• Contract Length: 12 months
• Location: Baytown, TX 77520

Raise is currently hiring a contract team member on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory safety, housekeeping, and security standards.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, including viscometers, gas chromatographs, QUV Accelerated Weathering Testers, QFOG instruments, and other analytical testing equipment.
• Prepare samples and perform routine and non-routine analytical testing.
• Calculate, analyze, interpret, and accurately document test results.
• Maintain compliance with Quality requirements related to data generation and recordkeeping.
• Prepare liquid calibration standards and perform instrument calibrations and statistical quality control (SQC) checks to ensure data accuracy and compliance with established guidelines.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and update P&ID drawings as needed.
• Safely handle a variety of hydrocarbon samples and materials.
• Collaborate daily with Ph.D. chemists and other technical professionals to support research and testing activities.
• Assist in training and mentoring new technicians on laboratory procedures, analytical techniques, and safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or engineering discipline, with relevant laboratory or industrial experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while maintaining high standards of safety, accuracy, and reliability in a laboratory environment.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to learn and apply new analytical techniques as needed.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed procedures and instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and precision.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to work with advanced laboratory and data management software.

Looking for meaningful work? We can help

Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity.

We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.

We have a dedicated webpage for accommodations where you can learn more about what we offer, and request accommodation: https://raise.jobs/accommodations/