RDD Tech I

bakerhughes; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Job summary

Baker Hughes in Sugar Land, TX is seeking an RDD Tech I to support laboratory operations by receiving, processing, tracking, and coordinating chemical samples to ensure accurate testing and smooth workflow. You will work with lab personnel, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure samples are properly handled and documented.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, accuracy, and communication. You will log and label samples, verify information, maintain organized records in Excel, Outlook,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational training.
• Experience in industrial, laboratory, logistics, shipping/receiving or admin preferred.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and securing incoming chemical samples according to procedures.
• Logging and tracking samples using internal systems and documentation tools.
• Reviewing shipment information and verifying against ASI paperwork.
• Opening, inspecting, and labeling samples for proper processing.
• Coordinating notification of sample receipt with stakeholders.
• Identifying discrepancies such as labeling errors or missing information.
• Communicating with customers and requestors to resolve discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate records using Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Supporting lab personnel by proper sample categorization and distribution.
• Following Baker Hughes HSE policies and lab procedures.
• Maintaining an organized, safe, and professional workspace.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

RDD Tech I

Are you passionate about laboratory operations and sample management?

Do you enjoy working in a detail-oriented environment where accuracy, communication, and organization are critical to success?

Partnering with the Best

As an RDD Tech I , you will support laboratory operations by receiving, processing, tracking, and coordinating chemical samples to ensure accurate testing and efficient workflow management. You will work closely with laboratory personnel, customers, and internal stakeholders to ensure samples are handled properly and all documentation requirements are met.

Fueling Your Passion

As an RDD Tech I , you will play a key role in supporting laboratory activities through sample receipt, documentation, tracking, and communication. You will leverage your organizational skills, attention to detail, and analytical abilities to ensure samples are correctly logged, labeled, tracked, and routed for testing. Working closely with laboratory teams, you will help maintain data accuracy, support customer communication, and ensure compliance with established procedures and quality standards.

As an RDD Tech I, you will be responsible for:

• Receiving and securing incoming chemical samples in accordance with established procedures.
• Logging and tracking samples using internal systems and documentation tools.
• Reviewing shipment information and verifying samples against Analytical Sample Inventory (ASI) documentation.
• Opening, inspecting, and labeling samples to ensure proper laboratory processing.
• Coordinating notification of sample receipt with internal stakeholders and requestors.
• Identifying discrepancies such as incorrect labeling, missing information, damaged samples, incorrect addresses, or location issues.
• Communicating with customers, senders, and requestors to resolve sample and documentation discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate records using Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Supporting laboratory personnel by ensuring samples are properly categorized and distributed for testing activities.
• Following Baker Hughes HSE policies, quality standards, and laboratory procedures.
• Maintaining an organized, safe, and professional work environment.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational training.
• Have previous experience in an industrial, laboratory, logistics, shipping/receiving, or administrative support environment preferred.
• Have basic analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Have strong attention to detail and accuracy when reviewing documentation and sample information.
• Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Have proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Have the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Have experience handling documentation, inventory tracking, or sample management processes preferred.

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Work Location: 100% Onsite

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• - Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• - Comprehensive private medical care options
• - Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• - Tailored financial programs
• - Additional elected or voluntary benefits

About Us

With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we're committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we're always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.

Why Baker Hughes?

At Baker Hughes, we take energy forward making it safer, cleaner, and more efficient for people and the planet. You'll work at the forefront of clean energy innovation, with the opportunity to make a real, measurable impact.

This position requires valid work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to sponsor work authorization for this role at any time.