Laboratory Technician - Technical Documentation & Records Management

Advantage Technical; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Technical seeks a Laboratory Technician to support testing, documentation, and records management in The Woodlands, TX. This on-site role combines hands-on lab work with organizing critical technical records.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of lab testing experience, strong technical writing skills, and experience with document management systems such as SharePoint. The assignment is 6–12 months on a full-time contract.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on laboratory testing experience in chemical, materials, manufacturing, product development, technical service, or related environments.
• Experience performing laboratory tests using ASTM, ISO, or other recognized testing standards.
• Proficiency in operating laboratory equipment, conducting tests, and documenting results.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and record-management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in an on-site laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and analysis in support of materials evaluation, product development, manufacturing, and technical service activities.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment while following established testing procedures.
• Conduct testing in accordance with ASTM, ISO, customer-specific, and other applicable industry standards.
• Accurately document laboratory test results, observations, and technical findings.
• Support the digitization, organization, and maintenance of laboratory records, technical reports, test methods, and procedures.
• Manage and update technical documentation within approved document management systems, SharePoint, or similar repositories.
• Ensure laboratory documentation is accurate, complete, organized, and easily accessible.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel, engineers, and technical teams to support testing activities and documentation requirements.
• Assist with maintaining standardized procedures and improving technical record-management processes.
• Follow established laboratory safety protocols, quality standards, and operational procedures.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Record management

ASTM/ISO standards

Technical writing

Equipment operation

Independent work

Tools

SharePoint

EDMS

Job description

Laboratory Technician - Technical Documentation & Records Management

Location: Onsite in The Woodlands, TX Job Type: Full-Time Contract Contract Duration: 6-12 months (potential for extension) Pay Rate: $40 p/h

We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician to support laboratory testing, technical documentation, and records management activities in The Woodlands, TX.

This role combines hands-on laboratory operations with the organization, digitization, and maintenance of technical records, test procedures, reports, and laboratory documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in laboratory testing, excellent documentation skills, and experience working with technical information management systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and analysis in support of materials evaluation, product development, manufacturing, and technical service activities.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment while following established testing procedures.
• Conduct testing in accordance with ASTM, ISO, customer-specific, and other applicable industry standards.
• Accurately document laboratory test results, observations, and technical findings.
• Support the digitization, organization, and maintenance of laboratory records, technical reports, test methods, and procedures.
• Manage and update technical documentation within approved document management systems, SharePoint, or similar repositories.
• Ensure laboratory documentation is accurate, complete, organized, and easily accessible.
• Collaborate with laboratory personnel, engineers, and technical teams to support testing activities and documentation requirements.
• Assist with maintaining standardized procedures and improving technical record-management processes.
• Follow established laboratory safety protocols, quality standards, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on laboratory testing experience in chemical, materials, manufacturing, product development, technical service, or related environments.
• Experience performing laboratory tests using ASTM, ISO, or other recognized testing standards.
• Proficiency in operating laboratory equipment, conducting tests, and documenting results.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, and record-management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage technical information accurately and efficiently.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in an on-site laboratory environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with advanced materials, thermoset polymers, composites, adhesives, coatings, or related materials.
• Experience with SharePoint, electronic document management systems, or technical knowledge repositories.
• Background in laboratory documentation, records digitization, or technical information management.
• Experience supporting laboratory quality systems, test method documentation, or process improvements.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time, on-site contract opportunity located in The Woodlands, TX.
• Initial assignment is expected to last 6-12 months, with potential for extension based on business needs.
• The position is focused on laboratory operations and technical documentation support. It is not an AI development or data science role.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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