Lab Technician

About the role

Core Laboratories is looking for a Lab Technician in Antwerp. The position performs basic to moderate difficulty laboratory tests to determine the chemical or physical characteristics designated by clients.

Key responsibilities

• Set up, adjust and operate laboratory equipment in line with applicable standards and sound laboratory practice.
• Perform analytical tests of basic to moderate difficulty from well-defined standards and procedures.
• Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment and calibrate instruments.
• Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Complete laboratory raw data sheets and enter accurate data into laboratory computer programs.
• Follow safety, quality and procedural requirements set out in laboratory and safety manuals and company policies.
• Attend training and exams in petroleum, chemical and gas analysis, including Right-to-Know training and hazardous materials disposal, and attend regular safety meetings.
• Resolve routine issues without supervision.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least one year of related laboratory experience and/or training preferred.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours and days, including overtime.

Required skills

• Working knowledge of basic to moderate methods and safety standards such as ASTM, UOP and IP.
• Ability to write basic routine reports and communicate professionally with customers and colleagues.
• Basic arithmetic and ability to read, interpolate and interpret data tables, graphs and control charts.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Access).