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Catalyst Lab Technician

Richmond, CA 94801

Posted: 04/02/2026 Industry: Scientific Job Number: 55393635 Pay Rate: $20.50-26 / 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
Richmond, CA 94801
 
COMPENSATION
$20.50-26 per hour
 
SCHEDULE
Monday- Friday // on-site // 9/80 schedule
 
CONTRACT TERM
6 month contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full-time
 
POSITION OVERVIEW – Catalyst Lab Technician I- Well executes lab tasks for the testing of refining catalysts & hydrocarbon feedstocks/products under the direction of team leader, senior operation team members,  and/or research engineer/chemist lab users
 
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Handling BSU or PTU testing units’ product collection, blending, storage, and inspection sample submissions, may include potentially hazardous chemicals.
  • Operating team’s various analytical equipment, to collect feed/product characterization data and generate summary reports; strictly following SOPs and QA/QC principles while performing these tasks.
  • Supporting the operation of complex Bench Scale Units for catalyst evaluation work, which may run at elevated temperature & pressure (?500F and ?1000 psig), such as monitoring and recording unit status information.
  • Conducting basic maintenance and troubleshooting of lab’s analytics and testing systems; maintaining good housekeeping in the laboratory with little to no guidance.  
  • Able to communicate effectively with customers and team members.   
  • Strictly Follows client’s Operation Excellence expectations, lab operation safety requirements and project deliverables metrics.
  • Clearly documents work processes and results to ensure proper Intellectual Property protection.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
  • A BSc in chemistry or in a related science field.
  • Must have laboratory work experience, such as: 
    • Proven skills in safe handling chemicals and glassware, and operating analytical or testing equipment.
       o       General knowledge of experimental process monitoring and recording practice, lab equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques.
       o       Clear demonstration of safe lab work behaviors, and awareness of safety requirements when working with hazardous chemicals, high-pressure, and high-temperature process units.
PREFERRED SKILLS:
  • Operation of testing unit at elevated temperatures and pressures (?500F & ?1000 psig).
  • Mechanical skills for assembling simple piping and testing equipment.
  • MS office software, instrumentation/process control software knowledge.
  • Strong commitment to delivering high quality results in both lab and office work.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Strong ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with key project partners outside their immediate work group.

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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