Laboratory Technician

Description

• Responsible for sample collection of drill cuttings, gas, and liquids while on-site in the field
• Learn and independently operate a range of analytical instrumentation and techniques for gas and liquid analysis in both the main and mobile chemistry laboratories, including gas chromatography, residual gas mass spectrometry, ion chromatography, and proprietary Koloma technologies
• Provide support for sample preparation and transportation, ensuring sample integrity
• Work closely with Field Geologist and mudlogger, providing on-site support
• Learn and execute procedures supporting data collection, data processing, interpretation, and report generation, while effectively communicating significant data changes to field and laboratory geologists
• Perform analytical laboratory work in both the main laboratory located in Columbus, Ohio and in a field-based mobile laboratory environment
• Perform analysis of samples using multiple laboratory instruments, maintaining the field laboratory and liaising with various on-site and office personnel
• Responsible for quality assurance and control of analytical instrumentation and affiliated equipment, including leak checking, analyzing standards and blanks, instrument troubleshooting, and other lab related upkeep and maintenance

Requirements

• Experience and or willing to learn to work with highly specialized lab equipment
• Strong administrative skills, willing to liaise with staff at multiple levels on-site and in-office
• Experience with analytical instrumentation and laboratory procedures associated with water, rock, and gas samples, but training will be provided on the specific instrumentation listed in the Job Responsibilities section below
• This role reports into Koloma's Columbus office and requires extensive field work and travel
• Be able to drive a mobile lab trailer to and from sites
• 2-5 years’ experience of laboratory and field-based technical experience, including sample collection and analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Chemistry, Engineering or related field
• Experience handling hazmat materials/samples
• Experience with quality assurance of data and troubleshooting

Benefits

• We offer industry-competitive compensation with significant stock option upside
• Basic training in managing equipment will be provided
• Koloma provides exceptional benefits including healthcare, vision, and dental and retirement plan

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance