Lab Technician

Lab Technician TETRA Technologies Inc - 3.5 Midland, TX Job Details 1 day ago Qualifications Laboratory instruments

Driver's License Full Job Description Summary:

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 (

NYSE:

TTI) 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. Visit the Company's website at www.onetetra.com for more information or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Essential Duties:

Safely performs analytical testing (quality control testing, manufacturing plant technical support and evaluation of new sources of raw materials and finished products) Basic wet chemistry and use of Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) instrument equipment Receiving, labeling, and analyzing samples Assumes technical responsibilities including operating various laboratory and office equipment as necessary to meet scheduling demands Makes personnel shifts when necessary to accommodate fluctuating workloads Provides guidance to employees regarding pulling optimal samples from raw materials Checks and transfers data as necessary and takes steps to correct possibly inaccurate data prior to processing Conducts routine and random facility tours to maintain safety and proper regulations Maintains telephone communication with various agencies and individuals concerning status of samples Works closely with research & development team to ensure accuracy of samples

Requirements:

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree in Science or related field preferred

EXPERIENCE

3-5 years of relevant experience preferred

TRAVEL:

5%

OTHER:

Submit to and satisfactorily complete pre-employment background, medical, alcohol, and drug screening Must possess a valid Driver's License Prior experience using ICP equipment

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.