Chemical Technician Specialist - Laboratory & Documentation Support

Chemical Technician Specialist – Laboratory & Documentation Support
Location: The Woodlands, TX (On-site)
Position Type: Contingent Contract (6–12 Months, Potential for Extension)
Pay Rate: $38.60 – $42.00 / hour (commensurate with experience)
About the Role
Openwork is seeking on behalf of our client an experienced Chemical Technician Specialist for a long-term contingent assignment with a leading global specialty chemicals organization in The Woodlands, TX.
This role combines hands-on laboratory support with technical documentation, record digitization, and knowledge-management activities. You will execute daily laboratory testing while helping ensure technical records, testing procedures, reports, and legacy data are accurately organized and maintained within approved electronic document management systems.
Key Responsibilities

• Laboratory Testing & Operations: Perform hands-on laboratory testing on chemical and material samples following standardized methods (ASTM, ISO, internal, or customer specifications).
• Equipment Operation: Safely operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instrument lines; accurately record testing output and operational logs.
• Technical Documentation & Knowledge Support: Organize, format, digitize, and review laboratory procedures, test reports, batch records, and technical documentation.
• Records Management: Support the migration, organization, and upkeep of technical records within document repositories, SharePoint, and internal knowledge management systems.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintain precise documentation standards and adhere strictly to laboratory safety protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and EHS regulations.

Key Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on laboratory testing experience within chemical, materials, manufacturing support, product development, or technical service environments.
• Testing Standards: Demonstrated experience working with standardized test methods (ASTM, ISO, or equivalent industry standards).
• Technical Records & Documentation: Strong background in technical documentation, data archiving, and records management.
• Systems Familiarity: Experience using document management tools, knowledge repositories, SharePoint, or electronic lab notebooks (ELNs) is strongly preferred.
• Industry Background: Direct experience with advanced materials, thermoset polymers, composites, adhesives, coatings, or specialty chemicals is highly desirable.
• Soft Skills: Excellent attention to detail, strong written/verbal communication skills, and the ability to manage technical records accurately.

If you're an experienced professional looking to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this opportunity or visit www.openwork.com to view additional openings.
Recruiter: Jessika Briggs
Email: JESSIKA.BRIGGS@OPENWORK.COM
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