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Lab Technician

atlassandKermit, TX

💰 $48,000 – $65,000/yrFull-timeHVAC

Quick Summary

Lab Technician responsible for sample analysis, quality testing, and data interpretation at a frac sand manufacturing facility in the Permian Basin.

Skills & Keywords

sieve testingquality controldata analysislab equipment

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain a safe and clean work area.
Ensure that the laboratories are always “tour ready”
Daily data entry of test results and quality projects
Data interpretation of testing
Organize areas for testing and test sample storage
Manage all laboratory related supplies ensuring proper storage and maintaining adequate inventory levels
Listen to and follow work requirements as instructed
Perform hands on lab testing of sand samples per test instructions
Familiarity with: Sieve testing, crush tests and turbidity testing
Communicate quality-problems to plant management. Analyzing, identifying and communicating problematic trends, e.g. recurring first pass issues
Work on projects with minimum supervision
Keep accurate records of test results
Prepare reports or memos on assigned tasks or projects
Maintain lab equipment in good operating conditions
Follow internal test standards
Attend all company provided training programs
Complete all additional tasks and projects as assigned by plant management

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills, and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management• 4-year degree or a minimum of 3 years of experience in a Quality Control position or lab, preferred• Self-motivated, goal-oriented and driven towards continuous improvement

Physical Demands

Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
Required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, sit and climb or balance
Must regularly lift and/or move up to ten pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to fifty pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred pounds
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Capable of working a rotating shift, 14 on 7 off rotating between days and nights
Must be able to tolerate conditions associated with no air conditioning or heat

What You’ll Love About Us

Best People and Great Places to Work, Hire Vets ,Top Place to Work For – Austin American Statesman
Your Well-Being is a 100% covered Medical, Dental, and Vision
Invest in Your 401K with company match, immediate vesting