Lab Technician

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The Laboratory Technician I is responsible for performing basic laboratory analysis of wastewater, used motor oil, waste antifreeze, and refined oil and engine coolant products under direct supervision. The Laboratory Technician assists the Laboratory department in conducting laboratory tests and experiments to ensure accuracy and precision of samples. The Laboratory Technician I reports directly to the Laboratory Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Completes the incoming sample profiling for the facility in a timely manner.


• Conducts wet chemistry analysis for effluent discharge water.


• Conducts analysis of incoming waste antifreeze samples.


• Analyzes finished oil products using various techniques.


• Prepares and maintains laboratory materials, reagents, and supplies inventory.


• Collaborates with other laboratory staff and researchers to ensure efficient and effective use of laboratory resources.


• Writes reports on findings and contribute to scientific publications and presentations.


• Stays up-to-date with developments in laboratory techniques, procedures, and technology to improve laboratory efficiency and effectiveness.

Other Functions:

• Performs weekend and holiday shifts under direct supervision of main analyst in charge.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.).


• 1 years of training and/or experience in a laboratory setting.

Years of Experience: 1

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of principles and facts related to the production, processing, storage, and distribution of manufactured and agricultural goods.


• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.


• Skill in talking to others to convey information effectively.


• Skill in obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.


• The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.


• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous work experience as a Laboratory Technician preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Medium Work:  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

This role is expected to use the following machines, tools, and equipment: 

• Microscope


• Spectrometer


• Centrifuges


• Spectroscopy and Chromatography systems


• Pipettes


• Glassware


• Balances


• pH meters


• Hot plates


• Heating mantles


• Others as assigned

This role may be exposed to the following physical conditions:

• Hazardous Physical Conditions: Moderately 25% - 50%


• Hazardous Materials: Frequently >50%


• This role may be required to use PPE on hands, head, feet, face, or body:


• PPE on the hands: Frequently >50%


• PPE on the head: Moderately 25% - 50%


• PPE on the feet: Moderately 25% - 50%


• PPE on the face: Frequently >50%


• PPE on the body: Moderately 25% - 50%

EEO Statement: It is the policy of World Oil and its subsidiaries to provide equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, sex/gender, gender identity/gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military/veteran status, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, reproductive health decision making, or any other status protected by state or federal law.