About Careertakes

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Confidential Client is a leading provider of sulfur solutions and chemical services serving mining, EV, data center, municipal and industrial customers. They operate laboratory and process teams that support product quality, process control, and environmental compliance.

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What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Full benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite, full-time, permanent position — accepting new graduates

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Position Overview

The Laboratory Analyst (entry-level) will support plant process control and quality assurance at Confidential Client’s Houston, TX facility. This role combines hands-on lab work with training on instrumentation, method development, calibration, and data reporting. You will perform routine and some non-routine analyses, assist production teams with analytical support, follow SOPs and HS&E policies, and contribute to a safe, compliant lab environment.

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What You’ll Do

• Perform routine analyses of finished products, in-process samples, raw materials and wastewater in compliance with SOPs and HS&E procedures
• Provide day-to-day analytical support to plant personnel
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative testing using wet chemistry, ion chromatography, ICP and other methods
• Assist with troubleshooting, maintenance and calibration of laboratory instruments and equipment
• Support method development, special projects and non-routine testing and reporting
• Complete daily safety and analytical equipment inspections for Laboratory and Production units
• Conduct tests in the laboratory and on plant process equipment as assigned
• Participate in departmental safety meetings and complete assigned safety inspections

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a science or technical field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 0–2 years’ experience in a chemical/process industry lab environment (new graduates encouraged)
• Knowledge or coursework/training in ion chromatography, wet chemistry techniques, ICP and wastewater analyses
• TWIC credential (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) required
• Ability to lift and carry testing equipment to production test locations
• Strong communications and interpersonal skills; ability to work with all levels of plant personnel
• Ability to multi-task and manage assignments in a matrixed environment
• Good written and oral presentation skills and demonstrated initiative

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Additional Information

• This is a full-time, permanent, onsite role at our Houston, TX facility.
• We are not offering relocation or visa sponsorship for this role at this time.
• We are not working with agencies on this role at this time.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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