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QUALITY LAB TECHNICIAN

Groupe Avril

Location
Onsite (Conroe, Texas)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Mid Level
Posted 2 weeks ago

About the Role

Oleon, a business unit of Avril, is a global leader in converting natural fats and oils into oleochemical products for diverse markets including cosmetics, nutrition, and lubricants. The company seeks a Quality Lab Technician to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance through rigorous laboratory testing and process monitoring.

Skills

Quality control Quality assurance Chemical analysis ASTM standards API standards ISO 9001 SAP LIMS Root cause analysis Hazardous materials handling Process monitoring Laboratory testing Data documentation Regulatory compliance Safety protocols

Benefits

  • Insurance plan
  • Leave scheme

Full job details

 

Oleon is looking for a QUALITY LAB TECHNICIAN

at Conroe, TX

Permanent contract

 

Work in your element

At Oleon, we bring you natural chemistry. Ambitious, with both feet on the ground. That's who we are and that's how we will continue to grow. Our specialty lies in converting natural fats and oils into a wide range of oleochemical products. We offer them in a large variety of markets such as: cosmetics, nutrition, crop protection, industrial ingredients, lubricants, oilfield, coatings, detergents, and many more.

Oleon has over 1,000 employees worldwide in 10 different countries. Enthusiastic people who are completely in their element here at Oleon are more than welcome to join our team.

We are looking for a Quality Lab Technician for our Conroe, TX facility

Some of your main duties & responsibilities:

  • Develop and monitor quality standards specific to the blending and esterification processes used in lubricant
    production in a wide variety of various markets.
  • Conduct regular sampling, testing, and analysis of products at various stages of blending and esterification to verify
    compliance with industry standards (e.g., ASTM, API).
  • Implement control checks to monitor process parameters (temperature, mixing speeds, ingredient ratios) to ensure
    quality consistency and compliance with product specifications.
  • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of quality management systems, tailored to the unique
    requirements of both blending and esterification processes, in alignment with Oleon’s corporate quality strategy.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, FM and automotive related certifications and industry certifications, with a focus on
    maintaining consistent quality and reliability in blended and esterified products.
  • Adhere to and promote compliance with all HSE procedures, regulations, and standards applicable to both blending and
    esterification processes.
  • Participate in risk assessments specific to blending and esterification and implement corrective actions to enhance
    safety within these environments.
  • Propose solutions and facilitate follow-up actions, ensuring effective internal communication with stakeholders and
    documenting resolution measures in compliance with Oleon’s quality standards.
  • Prepare for and conduct internal and external audits specific to blending and esterification processes, and ensure
    compliance with regulatory and certification standards
  • Collaborate closely with production, maintenance, and technical teams to maintain and enhance quality controls across
    blending and esterification.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices, technological advances, and regulatory standards specific to blending
    and esterification in oil, gas, and lubricant production.
  • Share expertise and insights with colleagues to foster a culture of quality and compliance within Oleon.
  • Support the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement Corrective and Preventative Actions based on RCA outcomes to
    drive continuous improvement
  • Perform administrative tasks including the management of SAP, LIMS management, the creation of instructions, stock
    management and ordering appropriate laboratory materials.

You'll succeed if:

You have

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications in quality management, chemical engineering, or process management are a plus.
  • Experience: 3+ years in a QA/QC role 
  • Proficiency with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ASTM, API standards)
  • Previous experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of hazardous materials handling and safety protocols.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Next to your skills, it is your drive and motivation that will make all the difference!

Your benefits:

You will join a company with ambitious goals and a welcoming atmosphere. Both your personal development and work-life balance are equally important to us. You can expect an attractive salary and leave scheme, along with numerous benefits. Additionally, we provide a solid insurance plan that you can rely on.

Oleon is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces all forms of diversity. We ensure equal opportunities in our recruitment and integration processes and ensure that you can be yourself in our professional environment.

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Oleon is a business unit of Avril, the industrial and financial leader in the French vegetable oil and protein sector.

Avril is present in consumer food, animal nutrition and expertise, renewable energy and chemistry, with a recorded revenue of 8,2 billion euro across 18 countries in 2025. The Group focuses its growth on a unique value-sharing model.

Avril and its 8,478 employees, driven by its purpose, "Serving the Earth", are committed to addressing climate change and population growth challenges.

Joining Avril means choosing to work in a company that harmoniously brings together performance and responsibility, innovation and humbleness, the group and individuals. Avril: there is another way.