R&D Chemical Lab Technician – Testing & Analysis

Afton Chemical Corporation; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Savings Plan

Pension Plan

Paid Vacation

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Identity Theft insurance

Job summary

Afton Chemical Corporation in Richmond, VA seeks a lab technician to support R&D by performing industry and company tests, recording data, and communicating results to project teams.

The role emphasizes safety, precise data handling, and cross-team collaboration. It is a temp-to-hire position with a 3–6 month trial, then eligibility for full-time benefits.

Minimum qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent; lab or chemistry training or aptitude; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Lab and/or chemistry training, experience or aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Participate in safety activities and keep up-to-date safety procedures.
• Perform lab tests using established procedures and assist test development.
• Prepare reports and enter data into databases to communicate results.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and troubleshoot as needed.
• Maintain inventory of samples and lab supplies; keep work area neat and safe.
• Participate in ISO documentation and related activities.

Skills

Safety procedures

Analytical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Test development

Technical problem solving

Basic computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or Bachelor Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lab equipment operation

Job description

Afton Chemical Corporation in Richmond, VA seeks a lab technician to support R&D by performing industry and company tests, recording data, and communicating results to project teams.

The role emphasizes safety, precise data handling, and cross-team collaboration. It is a temp-to-hire position with a 3–6 month trial, then eligibility for full-time benefits.

Minimum qualifications: high school diploma or equivalent; lab or chemistry training or aptitude; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.