Laboratory Technician

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join their team in Wilmerding, PA. In this role, you will be the cornerstone of our quality assurance operations — performing quality control testing on finished lubricant products, managing calibrations, and ensuring ongoing lab compliance. You will work closely with Plant Managers and Operations staff to keep production running smoothly and products shipment-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform quality control testing on finished lubricant products and approve for shipment
• Test and approve incoming raw materials and certificates of analysis (C/As)
• Assist blenders with production batch adjustments and batch sheet completion
• Enter test results into computer systems and generate certificates of analysis
• Maintain organized collection of retain samples

• Operate lab equipment safely and efficiently
• Perform calibrations on lab equipment
• Apply basic wet chemistry skills and petroleum test equipment knowledge
• Identify and flag off-spec materials
• Maintain neat laboratory notebooks and files
• Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all lab chemicals

• Assist in maintaining ISO or other quality management records
• Ensure lab quality compliance
• Prepare for and participate in audits by customers, suppliers, and registrars
• Complete additional tasks as assigned

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a scientific discipline preferred
• Associate's degree with 2+ years of related experience considered
• Experience in the oil/lubricants industry is a plus

• Proficiency with computer systems, including customer and supplier portals
• Experience with Chempax or similar ERP/LIMS systems a plus
• Ability to print C/As and blend sheets and update system data
• Comfort troubleshooting basic computer issues
• Familiarity with certificates of analysis and ISO quality documentation

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands and fingers
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, or crawl
• Occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 10 lbs
• Works occasionally near moving mechanical parts; moderate noise environment
• Specific vision requirements: close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Will work with and have exposure to chemicals; some may be harmful — proper PPE provided

Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer — EOE/AA/M/F/Veterans/Disability

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



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