Lab Technician

Job Title: Lab Technician II

Job Description

The Lab Technician II performs routine analytical laboratory testing on hydrocarbon- and water-based samples to support research, development, quality objectives, and sales activities. This role operates, calibrates, maintains, and troubleshoots analytical instruments to ensure accurate and reliable data. The Lab Technician II executes analytical methods in accordance with approved procedures and safety guidelines while maintaining clear documentation and effective communication with scientists, engineers, and sales teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical laboratory testing on hydrocarbon- and water-based samples in support of research, development, quality objectives, and sales support.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot analytical laboratory instruments and equipment to ensure data accuracy, reliability, and optimal performance.
• Execute analytical methods and experiments in accordance with approved procedures, test methods, ASTM standards, and safety guidelines.
• Accurately record, analyze, and interpret analytical data, ensuring completeness, traceability, and compliance with laboratory standards and quality requirements.
• Prepare and maintain clear, well-documented records, reports, and data summaries to support technical reviews and decision-making.
• Use Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and MS Office tools to manage, track, and report laboratory data and results.
• Communicate analytical results promptly and effectively to scientists, engineers, and sales teams, providing clear explanations and supporting data as needed.
• Follow all laboratory safety, quality, and housekeeping practices to maintain an organized, compliant, and safe work environment.
• Assist analytical subject matter experts (SMEs) as needed by providing technical support, sharing findings, and contributing to continuous improvement of laboratory practices.
• Identify and help diagnose anomalies in testing results and instrumentation by applying appropriate analytical techniques and troubleshooting methods.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Chemistry

Work Environment

This role operates in a laboratory setting focused on analytical testing of hydrocarbon- and water-based samples. The Lab Technician II works with a variety of analytical instruments and equipment, following ASTM standards and using a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and MS Office for data management and reporting. The environment emphasizes strict adherence to safety, quality, and housekeeping practices, with an organized and compliant workspace. The position involves close collaboration with scientists, engineers, and sales teams, and requires consistent attention to detail, careful handling of samples, and accurate documentation of all laboratory activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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