Oil Lab Technician: Fast, Precise Fluid Analysis & Results

Western States Careers; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Western States Careers is seeking a Lab Technician to assist with processing fluid samples (oil and coolants) and to help interpret and communicate results to customers and product support teams. The role requires preparing samples, performing standard tests (ICP, GC, viscosity, IR), and ensuring timely reporting within 24 hours.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of similar lab experience, with strong English communication skills and a commitment to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• One year of similar lab experience preferred.
• Must be able to communicate in English (read, write, speak).

Responsibilities

• Organizes and prepares samples for daily testing, ensuring processing within 24 hours.
• Performs metal (ICP), fuel and coolant (GC), water, viscosity, IR, particles tests on oil samples.
• Keeps lab equipment clean and in good condition; performs maintenance as needed.

Skills

Sample prep

Lab testing

Result interpretation

Communication with customers

English proficiency

Tools

ICP-OES/ICP equipment

GC/FID

Viscosity meters

IR spectrometer

MS Office

Job description

Western States Careers is seeking a Lab Technician to assist with processing fluid samples (oil and coolants) and to help interpret and communicate results to customers and product support teams. The role requires preparing samples, performing standard tests (ICP, GC, viscosity, IR), and ensuring timely reporting within 24 hours.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of similar lab experience, with strong English communication skills and a commitment to