Job Title: Lab Technician — Corrosion Lab
Duration: 1 year initially with possibility of extension
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day
Location: Houston, Texas
This opportunity is based in a research and technology environment supporting corrosion-related experiments and coupon sampling. The role focuses on laboratory operations, corrosion testing, data analysis, and technical support for research and engineering staff, with hands-on involvement in autoclave reactors, peristaltic pumps, flow meters, and electrochemical testing. This position offers the chance to contribute to specialized materials and corrosion programs where safety, troubleshooting, and clear communication are essential to successful outcomes.
Required Experience:
- A minimum of 3 years of industry laboratory experience
- Experience handling H2S in a laboratory environment
- Hands-on experience preparing, assembling, operating, and maintaining corrosion and materials testing equipment
- Practical experience with autoclave reactors, peristaltic pumps, and flow meters
- Experience performing corrosion coupon testing, electrochemical testing, material compatibility testing, brine and chemical exposure studies, environmental and accelerated corrosion testing, and failure analysis
- Experience supporting research programs, monitoring experiments, communicating observations, and assisting with test adjustments as needed
Required Skills:
- Strong laboratory capability in corrosion and non-metallics testing
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and workflows and contribute to practical solutions
- Mechanical aptitude and confidence working in a hands-on laboratory setting
- Ability to support data collection, quality checks, data input and extraction, and pre- and post-test analysis
- Ability to generate standard or customized reports, plots, and graphs
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to use data acquisition programs such as LabView and similar software
- High level of written and verbal communication
- Ability to collaborate effectively with people across diverse technical backgrounds
- Commitment to incorporating safety into all aspects of work
Required Certifications:
- Ability to be fit tested for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus
Preferred Qualifications:
- Four-year college degree in science or technology
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