Lab Technician (Oil Analysis)

Description

What's great about this job?

• 1st shift, Monday - Friday
• high level of autonomy
• always learning

Trico is currently seeking to add a Laboratory Technician to our Oil Analysis Fulfillment Team. The primary purpose of the Lab Technician is to process test samples of oil, coolants, and other fluids. The primary purpose of our lab is to provide our Analysts with the test results and additional data needed so they can provide our customers with an in-depth forensic analysis of their oils, coolants, and other industrial fluids.

Each Lab Technician has a role in meeting our customers' expectations for timely and accurate testing of their samples. Lab Technicians are cross trained on several procedures and types of equipment. As an ISO accredited lab, we follow standard operating procedures.

About our Lab

The lab environment is dynamic and collaborative, offering autonomy and continuous learning. Lab Techs are cross trained on procedures and equipment, fostering personal growth and teamwork. As a self-managed team, we value peer collaboration, where everyone's insights contribute to delivering innovative and reliable solutions.

Job Responsibilities include

• Process customer samples using established procedures.
• Preparation of samples for testing.
• Enter test results into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Maintain a clean and organized laboratory environment.

About Trico

Trico's culture sets us apart from other employers - we have low employee turnover to prove it. While we are organized into self-managing teams, we work as one group to deliver innovative and reliable solutions that help our customers protect and extend the life of their industrial equipment.

In addition to offering trust, stability, transparency, and respect to our employees, it's a fun and casual work environment where every employee has the opportunity to contribute and grow their talents. Additional benefits include:

• Standard benefit programs - 3% company contribution to 401k, Medical, Dental/vision, Life, Disability, and Long Term Care insurance, contribution to Health Savings Account, Employee Assistance Plan
• Personal Growth - Tuition Reimbursement, Professional Association memberships, paid training, personalized career development projects and opportunities
• Flexible Time Off - PTO available upon hire, PTO carryover from year to year, 10 paid Holidays, other leave policies available
• Perks - Casual dress, Trico branded clothing, formal and informal social events, community improvement projects, too many others to list

Requirements

• Experience working in a lab environment - either through college level lab courses or at work.
• Knowledge of lubricants or oil is preferred.
• Must have general computer knowledge and accurate data entry skills.
• Must be able to stand for long periods throughout the day.
• The desire to seek out ways to improve processes, the team, and yourself.