Senior Lab Technician - Oil & Gas Applications

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Location: Pasadena, TX
Work Mode: On-Site
Reporting Line: Lab Manager

If you’re excited about analytical testing, enjoy working in a hands-on laboratory environment, and take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality results, this role is for you!

We’re looking for a Senior Lab Technician who brings strong analytical testing experience along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced lab operation. In this role, you’ll be a key contributor to ensuring product quality, supporting continuous operations, and maintaining the highest standards of safety, accuracy, and compliance.

You will perform a wide range of advanced laboratory and analytical testing activities. Analyzes and tests manufactured and recycled company products—primarily supporting oil and gas applications—to ensure product quality, composition, and compliance with established specifications. Provides experienced technical support within a 24-hour laboratory operation.

What you’ll do

• Uses laboratory and analytical equipment to analyze, measure, and test chemicals to ensure quality control of products.
• Performs analytical testing primarily related to oil and gas products.
• Prepares specimens, slides, standards, and solutions.
• Performs calculations and routine and non-routine tests with a high level of accuracy.
• Prepares and reviews Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Maintains accurate and detailed laboratory records and documentation.
• Stocks laboratory supplies and ensures proper inventory levels.
• Cleans, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory equipment as needed.
• Adheres to company quality, safety, and compliance processes, as applicable.
• Assists in resolving product quality issues in an efficient and timely manner.
• Provides guidance and support to less experienced lab technicians, as needed.

What you’ll need

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in analytical laboratory testing, preferably within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory procedures, analytical techniques, and laboratory protocols.
• High school diploma with equivalent laboratory experience, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced, 24-hour lab environment.
• Willingness and ability to work rotating shifts.
  

Work Schedule

This position supports a 24-hour laboratory operation and follows a six-week rotating shift schedule:

1st Shift: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

2nd Shift: 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

3rd Shift: 12:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.

Where you’ll work

This is an onsite role in Pasadena, TX.

Univar Solutions is a leading, global distributor of chemicals and ingredients essential to the safety, health, and wellbeing of our daily lives from life-saving medicines and vitamins to hand sanitizers and industrial materials used for cleaning, construction, and more. Our global team of more than 9,500 employees support our vision to redefine distribution and be the most valued chemical and ingredient distributor on the planet!

We offer a Total Rewards package that includes market aligned pay and incentives as well as a diverse benefits offering to support our employees’ physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing .

Univar Solutions supports sustainable solutions for the world around us so that we can do our part to help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe!

We are committed to a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusion. Together, we are building a culture that acknowledges the unique experiences, perspectives and expertise of individuals and provides the development and growth opportunities to empower us to redefine our industry.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification.

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