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Chemical Lab Manager
Position Overview
The Laboratory Manager oversees daily lab operations, quality control, and technical support for production, frac, and water & solids treatment activities. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on workflow efficiency, analytical accuracy, safety compliance, and real-time decision support for field and plant operations, while supporting the Chemical Engineer and R&D initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Operations & Quality Control
- Manage daily laboratory workflows and ensure accurate, timely testing
- Perform and supervise QC testing of raw materials, in-process blends, and finished products
- Conduct routine analyses (ICWA, ATP, TSS, TPH, FTIR, amine residuals, etc.)
- Maintain inventory of chemicals, reagents, and consumables
- Oversee calibration, maintenance, and vendor servicing for laboratory equipment
- Ensure proper documentation, data integrity, and adherence to regulatory and ISO laboratory standards
Technical & Field Support
- Provide analytical guidance and real-time quality decisions to production and operations teams
- Lead testing and optimization of produced-water treatment processes in oilfield operations, including evaluating chemical performance and delivering clear treatability results and operational KPIs
- Support troubleshooting of field performance issues and recommend adjustments based on data and lab results
- Support development testing under the direction of the Chemical Engineer and in coordination with R&D initiatives
- Assist with product trials, performance evaluations, and new chemical implementation
- Troubleshoot emulsions and support recommendations for demulsifiers and oil-water separation strategies
- Validate field performance through testing and analysis, providing data-driven recommendations
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience managing laboratory operations or quality control programs
- Experience supporting oil & gas chemical applications such as H S treatment, produced water treatment, frac chemicals, or related programs preferred
- Strong understanding of lab-to-field application and performance validation
- Experience working alongside field or operations teams in an oil & gas environment
Desired Attributes
- Ability to work collaboratively under the direction of a Chemical Engineer and support R&D efforts
- Knowledge of SOP procedures for laboratory operations and production-plant processes
- Hands-on technical leadership
- Strong documentation discipline and operational mindset
- Independent, solutions-oriented problem solver
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Location: Onsite in Odessa Texas (Monday - Friday)
