Petroleum Lab Technician — ASTM Testing & QA

Intertek Global; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Intertek is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the Nederland, TX area to perform analytical testing on petroleum and related products in accordance with ASTM methods. The role emphasizes accurate reporting, quality compliance, and safety. Rotating shifts, with a comprehensive benefits package, awaits the right candidate.

You will support calibration, maintenance, data recording in LIMS, and sample preparation while growing a versatile career within Intertek’s Caleb Brett team in Nederland.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate ability to multi-task in high production testing areas.
• Must possess good math and observation skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency using LIMS applications and established chemistry lab processes.
• Must demonstrate excellent team communication, coordination and cooperation.
• Must demonstrate ability to follow standard and non-standard procedures.
• Must demonstrate ability to utilize non-complex and complex instrumentation.
• Prefer proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be able to work overtime as business needs dictate.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Previous laboratory technician experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform numerous chemical and physical tests based on ASTM methods or accepted industry standards in multiple test areas
• Assist with equipment calibration, maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Clean glassware and test equipment
• Assist with preparing reagents as needed
• Record data on appropriate data sheets and reports data to LIMS system
• Responsible for maintaining quality records, control charts, and lab supply inventories
• Responsible for complying with safety, quality and housekeeping requirements
• Participate in cross training as needed

Skills

Multi-tasking

Math skills

Observation skills

LIMS proficiency

Team communication

Following procedures

Instrumentation knowledge

Microsoft Office

Overtime readiness

Laboratory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Chemistry coursework (college level)

Tools

LIMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Intertek is seeking a Laboratory Technician for the Nederland, TX area to perform analytical testing on petroleum and related products in accordance with ASTM methods. The role emphasizes accurate reporting, quality compliance, and safety. Rotating shifts, with a comprehensive benefits package, awaits the right candidate.

You will support calibration, maintenance, data recording in LIMS, and sample preparation while growing a versatile career within Intertek’s Caleb Brett team in Nederland.