Laboratory Technician: QA & Fluid Design Pro

Schlumberger; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlumberger Laboratories in Midland, TX seeks a Laboratory Technician to deliver safe, efficient service delivery and to perform QA/QC tests on company products. You will prepare lab reports prior to wellsite service and provide advanced technical support during additive selection and fluid design.

You will maintain lab equipment, follow HSE policies, use LIMS and test reporting systems, and participate in safety and quality initiatives while building client trust with clear technical

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical diploma, or bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Laboratory Technology, Chemical Engineering Technology, or a related scientific/technical field.
• 1–3 years of laboratory experience in oil & gas, energy, chemicals, manufacturing, environmental testing, or related industries.
• 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).

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, efficient, and reliable PSD to customers and ensure timely, accurate deliverables.
• Develop competency for advanced additive selection and fluid design.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and waste disposal per standards.
• Prepare technical presentations for internal and external customers.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure laboratory operations meet required standards.
• Provide technical support to Design/Technical Engineer and Product Champions.
• Perform risk analysis before tasks to identify and mitigate safety or quality concerns.
• Participate in Service Quality Meetings with customers and drive improvements.
• Engage in HSE and Quality initiatives and wear PPE per policies.
• Maintain required safety training.

Skills

Sample preparation

Wet chemistry

QA/QC

Data integrity

Digital tools

Education

Associate degree in Chemistry or Laboratory Technology

Tools

LIMS

Spreadsheets

Test reporting systems

Job description

Schlumberger Laboratories in Midland, TX seeks a Laboratory Technician to deliver safe, efficient service delivery and to perform QA/QC tests on company products. You will prepare lab reports prior to wellsite service and provide advanced technical support during additive selection and fluid design.

You will maintain lab equipment, follow HSE policies, use LIMS and test reporting systems, and participate in safety and quality initiatives while building client trust with clear technical