QUALITY LAB TECHNICIAN

Groupe Avril; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and benefits

Insurance plan

Work-life balance

Job summary

Oleon is seeking a Quality Lab Technician for its Conroe, TX facility on a permanent contract. The role focuses on developing and monitoring quality standards for blending and esterification in lubricants, with extensive testing and audits to ensure ISO 9001 and related certifications.

You will work closely with production and maintenance teams to drive continuous improvement and maintain strict safety practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years in a QA/QC role in a chemical/manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency with ISO 9001, ASTM, API quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor quality standards for blending and esterification in lubricants.
• Conduct regular sampling, testing, and analysis to verify standards.
• Implement control checks to monitor process parameters and ensure quality
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of quality management systems
• Prepare for and conduct audits to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and technical teams to enhance quality controls

Skills

QA/QC

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

SAP

LIMS

Job description

Oleon is looking for a QUALITY LAB TECHNICIAN

at Conroe, TX

Permanent contract

Work in your element

At Oleon, we bring you natural chemistry. Ambitious, with both feet on the ground. That's who we are and that's how we will continue to grow. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products. We offer them in a large variety of markets such as: cosmetics, nutrition, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, oilfield, coatings, detergents, and many more.

Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 different countries. Enthusiastic people who are completely in their element here at Oleon are more than welcome to join our team.

We are looking for a Quality Lab Technician for our Conroe, TX facility

Some of your main duties & responsibilities:

• Develop and monitor quality standards specific to the blending and esterification processes used in lubricant production in a wide variety of various markets.
• Conduct regular sampling, testing, and analysis of products at various stages of blending and esterification to verify compliance with industry standards (e.g., ASTM, API).
• Implement control checks to monitor process parameters (temperature, mixing speeds, ingredient ratios) to ensure quality consistency and compliance with product specifications.
• Support the implementation and continuous improvement of quality management systems, tailored to the unique requirements of both blending and esterification processes, in alignment with Oleon’s corporate quality strategy.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, FM and automotive related certifications and industry certifications, with a focus on maintaining consistent quality and reliability in blended and esterified products.
• Adhere to and promote compliance with all HSE procedures, regulations, and standards applicable to both blending and esterification processes.
• Participate in risk assessments specific to blending and esterification and implement corrective actions to enhance safety within these environments.
• Propose solutions and facilitate follow-up actions, ensuring effective internal communication with stakeholders and documenting resolution measures in compliance with Oleon’s quality standards.
• Prepare for and conduct internal and external audits specific to blending and esterification processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory and certification standards
• Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and technical teams to maintain and enhance quality controls across blending and esterification.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices, technological advances, and regulatory standards specific to blending and esterification in oil, gas, and lubricant production.
• Share expertise and insights with colleagues to foster a culture of quality and compliance within Oleon.
• Support the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement Corrective and Preventative Actions based on RCA outcomes to drive continuous improvement
• Perform administrative tasks including the management of SAP, LIMS management, the creation of instructions, stock management and ordering appropriate laboratory materials.

You'll succeed if:

You have

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications in quality management, chemical engineering, or process management are a plus.
• Experience: 3+ years in a QA/QC role
• Proficiency with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ASTM, API standards)
• Previous experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of hazardous materials handling and safety protocols.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Next to your skills, it is your drive and motivation that will make all the difference!

Your benefits:

You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary and leave scheme, along with numerous benefits. Additionally, we provide a solid insurance plan that you can rely on.

Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and ensure that you can be yourself in our professional environment.

Oleon is a business unit of Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector.

Avril is present in consumer food, animal nutrition and expertise, renewable energy and chemistry, with a recorded revenue of 8,2 billion euro across 18 countries in 2025. The Group focuses its growth on a unique value-sharing model. Avril and its 8,478 employees, driven by its purpose, "Serving the Earth", are committed to addressing climate change and population growth challenges.

Joining Avril means choosing to work in a company that harmoniously brings together performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals. Avril: there is another way.