Oilfield Laboratory Technician Assure Oilfield Testing, Inc. - Houston, TX 77082 Location: Energy Corridor; Houston, TX Company Type: Oil & Gas, 3rd Party Laboratory Position/Job Title : Laboratory Technician Salary - Based on work experience & education Benefits - Full Medical/Dental Insurance. 401K. Annual bonus. Position Overview: * Conduct lab tests that involve rock, water and oilfield chemicals by following standard lab testing procedures. Input lab data to excel or word files, make plots of data, record observations in lab notebook, capture and process pictures. Compile test and project results into PowerPoint reports. Order lab supplies and maintain laboratory safety and cleanliness. Assist chemist & Team Lead on projects. * Duties relating to lab testing include mixing chemicals with water to make fluids, mixing fluids with rock samples, operate oilfield standard lab equipment such as a roller oven, bench top rheometers (viscometers), fluid flow apparatus, analytical testing kit, water analysis kit, etc. Requirements: * Laboratory Technician: Must have a Bachelors degree or higher in chemistry or technical/engineering field & 1-3 years of work experience in a laboratory environment (oilfield laboratory experience is preferred). This position requires a high level of mechanical aptitude. Candidate must have experience running analytical testing equipment. Must be able to operate oilfield standard high temperature and high pressure equipment. Must have a safety first mentality and maintain good housekeeping. Be able to pass criminal & work history background check. Must be able to pass drug tests. Good at paying attention to details and following test procedures. Desire to advance into a lab management position. Good communication skills are required. Experience in a laboratory environment related to oilfield testing is preferred. Responsibilities: * Carry out assigned tests with minimal supervision and properly document all results and/or observations. * Follow predefined testing procedures and methods. * Prioritize and complete tasks assigned to you by your supervisor. * Follow company security policies, protect all test data and company property. * Assist others with daily tasks, as well as, short and long term projects. * Maintain a concise and organized laboratory notebook. * Log and take pictures of all solid and liquid field samples as they are received, ensuring each is properly labeled and stored. * Preform and document monthly safety inspections on all safety showers, eyewash stations, and fire extinguishers. * Maintain a safe, clean, and well organized laboratory.