Analytical Laboratory Technician

Element Staffing is recruiting for an Analytical Laboratory Technician for a leading chemical manufacturing company in the Southeast Houston area. This position will support a control laboratory responsible for analytical testing and reporting in a large-scale chemical manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical chemistry background and hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation, chromatography, wet chemistry, and analytical data.

The Analytical Laboratory Technician will perform routine sample analysis, review and report analytical results, troubleshoot laboratory and testing issues, maintain laboratory equipment and supplies, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This is a great opportunity for an experienced laboratory professional looking to work in a technical, team-oriented environment with exposure to a variety of analytical methods and instrumentation.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, following established analytical procedures, learning new methods and equipment, and working a 12-hour rotating shift schedule. Chemical industry laboratory experience is strongly preferred.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Perform routine sample analysis utilizing established laboratory methods and procedures
• Operate analytical laboratory equipment including GC, LC, IC, titrators, Karl Fischer, and related instrumentation
• Perform chromatography and wet chemistry testing in support of chemical manufacturing operations
• Review analytical data for accuracy and completeness
• Perform data review, statistical analysis, control charting, and analytical reporting
• Enter and maintain analytical results within LIMS and other laboratory information systems
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment, analytical methods, and testing variations
• Investigate unexpected results and communicate issues or findings to appropriate personnel
• Maintain laboratory equipment and assist with routine maintenance and reliability activities
• Maintain laboratory chemicals, materials, supplies, and waste retention areas
• Maintain high standards for laboratory housekeeping, organization, and 5S practices
• Follow established analytical methods, SOPs, safety procedures, and laboratory practices
• Review, revise, and implement analytical methods and procedures as needed
• Participate in laboratory and operating-area continuous improvement initiatives
• Work collaboratively with laboratory and plant personnel to support sample load, testing accuracy, equipment reliability, and operational objectives
• Communicate analytical results, testing issues, and recommendations effectively with team members and other site personnel
• Complete required job hazard analyses and follow all applicable safety and environmental procedures
• Participate in required safety and occupational training
• Support additional laboratory, analytical, and continuous improvement projects as assigned

Additional Requirements:

• Strong analytical chemistry background
• Hands-on experience with analytical laboratory instrumentation
• Experience with chromatography, including GC, LC, and/or IC
• Experience with wet chemistry and analytical testing
• Experience with chromatography data systems and/or LIMS preferred
• Experience with titrators and Karl Fischer instrumentation preferred
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate analytical results
• Ability to review, interpret, document, and communicate laboratory data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative in learning new methods and equipment
• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain high laboratory standards
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
• Chemical manufacturing or industrial laboratory experience strongly preferred
• Comfortable working in a laboratory/industrial manufacturing environment and wearing required PPE
• Must be willing and able to work 12-hour rotating shifts

Years of Experience: 5+ years of relevant Control Lab/Laboratory Technician experience preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant laboratory experience will be considered.

Education: Associate degree in Chemical Technology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field required. Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or a related field preferred.

Shift/Travel: 12-hour rotating shifts;

Compensation: $25-28/hr DOE

Assignment Type: Contract-to-Hire

Location: South Houston, TX

For immediate consideration, please send your resume to resumes@element-staffing.com.