Trainee Laboratory Technician
BH-322804
Posted: 14/01/2026
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- United States North Dakota Williston
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
Job Title: Trainee Laboratory Technician
Location: North Dakota 58801
Employment Type: Contract
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day (40 hrs/week)
Pay Rate: $19.90–$25.00/hour
Position Summary
The Trainee Laboratory Technician supports Product & Service Delivery (PSD) by conducting quality assurance and control testing on oil well cement slurries and additives to ensure downhole well integrity. You’ll prepare lab reports prior to wellsite delivery, assist with additive selection and fluid design, maintain lab equipment, and support HSE and quality initiatives. This is a hands-on role with a clear path to becoming a technical expert in cement fluid design and lab operations.
Key Responsibilities
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Location: North Dakota 58801
Employment Type: Contract
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 hours/day (40 hrs/week)
Pay Rate: $19.90–$25.00/hour
Position Summary
The Trainee Laboratory Technician supports Product & Service Delivery (PSD) by conducting quality assurance and control testing on oil well cement slurries and additives to ensure downhole well integrity. You’ll prepare lab reports prior to wellsite delivery, assist with additive selection and fluid design, maintain lab equipment, and support HSE and quality initiatives. This is a hands-on role with a clear path to becoming a technical expert in cement fluid design and lab operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute QA/QC tests on cement slurries and additives
- Prepare accurate, timely lab reports for service delivery.
- Assist with additive selection and fluid design; support Design/Technical Engineers and Product Champions.
- Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment; coordinate repairs; manage lab cleanliness and waste disposal.
- Collect and manage chemical additive samples for pilot testing.
- Deliver technical presentations for internal/external stakeholders.
- Conduct risk analyses and submit risk identification reports in the online system.
- Participate in Service Quality meetings, drive improvements via action plans.
- Adhere to HSE policies, maintain required safety training, and wear full PPE
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Computer literate with Microsoft Windows & Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Strong attention to detail; consistently follows procedures and documentation standards.
- Team-oriented and capable of working independently.
- Able to pass all company-mandated pre-employment screening.
- Flexible with schedule changes; occasional travel for training or to support other labs.
With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.