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TETRA Technologies, Inc.

Desalination Lab Technician

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What they do

A Laboratory Technician performs routine tests on samples of body fluids, tissues, and other substances for diagnostic and research purposes. Works under the supervision of a medical laboratory technologist in a laboratory or healthcare facility.

$44,968 / year median in Texas

+8% projected growth

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Desalination Lab Technician TETRA Technologies, Inc. - 3.8 Midland, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Outdoor work experience Implementing laboratory quality control protocols Driver's License Associate's degree Facilities equipment maintenance Full Job Description TETRA Technologies, Inc. is a global organization whose foundation and strength comes from the drive and dedication of our team members. We value equal employment opportunity to stimulate creativity and innovation in our workforce as we use our collective talents to develop unique solutions to address the world's energy challenges. Founded in 1981, TETRA is an energy services and solutions company focused on developing environmentally conscious services and solutions that help make people's lives better. With operations on six continents, the Company's portfolio consists of Energy Services, Industrial Chemicals, and Critical Minerals. In addition to providing products and services to the oil and gas industry and calcium chloride for diverse applications, TETRA is expanding into the low-carbon energy market with chemistry expertise, key mineral acreage, and global infrastructure, helping to meet the demand for sustainable energy in the twenty-first century.
Essential Duties:
Collect, receive, label, preserve, and analyze samples while maintaining sample integrity and chain-of-custody expectations Follow established QA/QC protocols, including calibration checks, control samples, documentation review, and corrective action when results fall outside expected ranges Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation used for water quality testing Validate, record, and transfer test results accurately to support compliance reporting and operational decision-making Identify potential testing, sampling, or data quality issues and communicate findings promptly to support safe and reliable facility performance. Maintain laboratory cleanliness, safety standards, inventory readiness, and documentation practices required for remote facility operations
Requirements:
EDUCATION
Associate's degree or undergraduate degree in a related field of study preferred
EXPERIENCE
2-3 years' experience in water quality testing, sampling, QA/QC protocols, calibration procedures, sample integrity, and data validation preferred Municipal water or wastewater laboratories, industrial water treatment facilities, environmental laboratories, chemical manufacturing quality labs, or oilfield water quality operations
TRAVEL:
Varies depending on job site
OTHER:
Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening. Must possess a valid Driver's License. Able and willing to work a rotating shift schedule that includes nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime, if applicable. Able and willing to work independently in remote field locations and collaboratively with operations and maintenance teams.
Work Environment:
The requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of any field-based position, an employee may be exposed to various outside weather conditions including but not limited to rain, humidity, snow, and/or heat during daytime hours and/or nighttime hours. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate to loud for extended periods of time. #
TT Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person