Lab Technician

Responsibilities: Prepare gasoline, diesel fuel, additive, and component blends according to established procedures. Perform routine physical, chemical, and bench testing using documented laboratory methods. Conduct testing related to viscosity, corrosion, lubricity, filterability, friction, stability, and cold-flow properties. Evaluate additive performance by comparing treated fuel samples with untreated base fuels. Operate specialized laboratory equipment safely and accurately. Complete preliminary reviews of test results and communicate findings to the appropriate teams. Enter sample, testing, and result information into laboratory databases and LIMS.Maintain complete and accurate testing and quality documentation. Support internal product development and customer technical service requests. Maintain laboratory equipment, supplies, samples, and inventory. Troubleshoot basic equipment issues and escalate concerns when appropriate. Pull and handle samples from containers, including five-gallon cans. Keep laboratory workspaces clean, organized, and compliant with safety requirements. Participate in safety, quality, and ISO-related activities. Collaborate regularly with laboratory colleagues, technical teams, and internal customers. Complete multiple testing requests while meeting established timelines and quality standards.

Required Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Demonstrated science, chemistry, or laboratory training, experience, or aptitude. Basic Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. Ability to follow detailed written procedures and document work accurately. Understanding of safe laboratory practices. Strong reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail. Ability to work fully onsite, Monday through Friday. Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate within a small team.

Preferred Qualifications: Associate or bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, forensic science, environmental science, or another laboratory-based scientific discipline. Previous laboratory experience through employment, internships, undergraduate coursework, or academic laboratories. Experience preparing chemical blends or samples. Experience performing bench testing or working with laboratory equipment. Familiarity with gasoline, diesel fuel, lubricants, additives, or industrial fluids. Experience using LIMS or another laboratory data-management system. At least two years of chemical laboratory experience for Level II consideration.

Ideal Candidate: Eager to learn and receptive to coaching. Dependable and consistent. Comfortable performing repeatable, process-driven laboratory work. Able to interact professionally with team members and internal customers. Interested in remaining in a hands-on laboratory role for several years. Organized and able to balance multiple requests. Safety-conscious and attentive to laboratory procedures. Willing to ask questions and take ownership of assigned work.