Lab Technician

Position: Laboratory Technician – Oemeta, Inc. – Metalworking Fluids

Responsible to: Laboratory Director

Education: Associates Chemistry Degree or higher preferred, all education and experience will be considered.

Oemeta, Inc. operates on a fixed schedule, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with 30 minutes for lunch. We have 12 paid holidays and, once you are past your probationary period, you will also be entitled to paid vacation and paid sick leave. Ideally, the candidate will have some laboratory experience with the preparation and testing of water- and oil-based samples as well as the operation and maintenance of lab equipment. However, training will be provided for a candidate expected to be a good fit within the team.

Good communication skills, both written and verbal, are required. Skills and proficiency using Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint are expected.

Mechanical experience and knowledge is helpful.

Following safe lab protocols and maintaining a clean and organized workspace is required.

Good candidates will display the ability to work as part of a small team and independently and will demonstrate both responsibility and initiative.

Review of applications will begin March 25, 2026.

Duties:

Responsible for the testing and reporting of Customer Service and Technical Service samples.

All testing to be carried out to recognized test methods, as supported by Oemeta.

Accurate and complete data/results should be recorded and maintained in appropriate

formats (written and electronic data updated regularly).

Responsible for the testing and reporting of Quality Control Samples

All testing to be carried out to recognized test methods, as supported by Oemeta.

Sample testing to follow ISO 9001 practices as supported by Oemeta.

Accurate and complete data/results should be recorded and maintained in appropriate formats (written and electronic data updated regularly).

Responsible for maintaining and testing facility water ultrafiltration system.

All testing and maintenance to be carried out to recognized methods, as supported by Oemeta.

Samples to be prepared in accordance with laboratory standards and practice as supported by Oemeta.

Maintain the highest possible standard of good laboratory practices.

Ensure all test equipment is clean and well maintained.

All Calibration records and reagents comply with the ISO 9001 standard and procedures.

All work is carried out to Oemeta’s working standards and practices.

Maintain a clean and well-organized laboratory.

This list is not intended to be exhaustive, as the role can develop and evolve in recognition of the technician’s performance and the company's growth needs.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits: