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Lab Technician I

Covington, LA 70433

Posted: 05/08/2026 Job Number: 56186779 Pay Rate: $20-26 / hour

Job Description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT
The Client you will be working for is a Fortune 100 Oil and Gas Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in energy production and one of the biggest companies in the US.
 
LOCATION
Covington, LA 70433
 
COMPENSATION
$20-26 per hour
Benefits Offered

SCHEDULE
Monday- Friday // on-site // 9/80 schedule
 
CONTRACT TERM
1 year long contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full-time
 
POSITION OVERVIEW – Lab Technician I- The main function of a lab technician is to perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. A typical lab technician may work under the supervision of a medical technologist.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Login samples to LIMS and communicate with customers to determine work requests.
  • Maintain updated SDS, chemical inventory, and monthly updated print outs.
  • Provide analytical support across all sections of the tech center including:
  • Perform solid sample extractions, filtering, and TSS / Sieve analysis.
  • Prepare crude oil samples for analysis and long-term storage.
  •  Maintain, troubleshoot, and operate multiple pieces of equipment as necessary to conduct experiments (e.g., SEM-EDS, XRD, GC-FID, FT-IR, Viscometer, etc.)
  • Perform routine lab maintenance (e.g., glassware washing, changing compressed gas cylinders, safety inspections, and prepare sample kits)
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
  • Bachelor's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, chemistry, or other related scientific discipline.
  • 1-3+ years of experience working in a laboratory setting.
  • Self-motivated with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Willing and able to work safely with hazardous samples and chemicals.
  • Detailed mindset and excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and execute multiple projects independently.
  • Strong analytical background and interpretation skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment acknowledging and supporting different working styles and personalities.
  • Aptitude in oral/written communication and interpersonal communication skills to effectively relate with a variety of customers and communication styles.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
  • Ability to assess the root cause of the material/component performance, behavior, and/or failure based on structural and chemical data determined by various analytical methods.
  • Experienced in contributing to the development and/or revision of operating procedures for lab instruments and methods.
  • Demonstrated commitment to performance improvement within own sphere of influence.
  • Experience with quality assurance and quality management systems.
  • Proficient at coding or software aptitude to help with facilitating data organization, interpretation, and visualization.
  • Packaging and shipping certifications.
 

Meet Your Recruiter

Danielle Speed
Recruiter II

Danielle currently serves as a Recruiter II for WCL Group. With a passion for helping people, talking, and learning more about people from all over the country, she found recruiting particularly exciting because she gets to help people land their dream job and excel in their career!

Danielle started out her career in PR and client relations, and began her journey in Recruiting with WCL Group in May 2024. She is excited to foster meaningful relationships with clients and candidates, and continuously grow within the industry. Being enthusiastic, empathetic, and ambitious is what leads her to be successful day in and day out.

Danielle is originally from the Sacramento, CA area but moved to Boise in 2019 for college. After graduating, she decided to stay in the Boise, ID area and considers it home. She is a proud alumnus of Boise State University and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications with a minor in Public Relations.

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