Sample Prep & XRD Technician I

Stratum Reservoir; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Stratum Reservoir in Houston, TX is seeking a Lab Technician I – Sample Prep & XRD to assist, clean, prepare, and process geological, core, and rock samples. Follow SOPs to set up and run tests under the Lab Manager and update work orders in the internal software.

Must be flexible to work in other lab areas as needed. Responsibilities include receiving and organizing samples, sub-sampling, crushing, weighing, and operating XRD equipment in accordance with SOPs, while maintaining a clean, safe

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Some college coursework preferred.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to operate a computer and familiarity with Microsoft software.

Responsibilities

• Receive and check in samples and organize them by priority level.
• Read and understand protocol requests for analyses; create Excel sample lists with sample identities, relevant information, and simplified instructions for analyses to be performed.
• Sub-sample material via trim saw for requested analyses. Solvent clean material in accordance with SOP. Process material to pass to labs for analyses.
• As the job sheet specifies, take currently due samples and prep them for crushing and sorting into individual sample vials.
• Crush rock material to fine powder; weigh out material for different stages of preparation.
• Operate preparation methods and equipment as indicated by SOP in preparation of bulk XRD analysis and clay XRD analysis.
• Operate XRD equipment as indicated by SOP to run bulk and clay XRD analyses, then to XRD Analyst for interpretation and reporting.
• Maintain lab, work area, and equipment in good working order; keep supplies sufficient and available.
• Keep work area clean and organized to minimize contamination of samples.
• Store jobs in inventoried boxes for storage and future use.

Skills

Material handling

Communication skills

English literacy

Follow instructions

Computer literacy

Independent work

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Some college coursework

Job description

Stratum Reservoir in Houston, TX is seeking a Lab Technician I – Sample Prep & XRD to assist, clean, prepare, and process geological, core, and rock samples. Follow SOPs to set up and run tests under the Lab Manager and update work orders in the internal software.

Must be flexible to work in other lab areas as needed. Responsibilities include receiving and organizing samples, sub-sampling, crushing, weighing, and operating XRD equipment in accordance with SOPs, while maintaining a clean, safe