ASSOCIATE TECHNICIAN - TECHNICIAN - Fuels and Lubricants Research
Southwest Research Institute

Who We Are:

Scheduling Office of the Fuels and Lubricants Research Division.

Objectives of this Role:

• Provide close contact with Division 08 external clients on testing priorities and test availability.
• Monitor and initiate client test requests while properly dealing with external registration organizations.
• Work closely with other personnel (as a Team) to complete daily and routine tasks.
• Processes receipt of test oils other test materials working with shipping and receiving and oil inventory personnel.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Daily client communication; respond quickly and effectively to client inquiries.
• Be able to respond to technical emails inquiring about oil arrivals and testing availability.
• Monitor and complete daily test status. Work with test registration organizations to properly register tests.
• Discuss test availability and estimated start dates with clients and SWRI engineers.
• Work closely with internal SwRI project leaders and laboratory staff to properly schedule testing.
• Keep track of test counts and hours for several engine tests to ensure tests are run in referenced and calibrated test stands.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Be willing and able to work overtime as required; work in a high-output team environment with daily deadlines.

Requirements:

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent. An Associate's degree from an accredited university is strongly preferred.
• 1 years: Laboratory experience with desire to learn laboratory environment.
• 1 years: Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat is highly desirable. Ability to learn and work daily with SwRI-developed software.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required. Must be able to courteously deal with public and clients. Must be able to work in a team.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

For more information about this division, visit the Fuels & Lubricants Research home page.

For benefits information at our San Antonio location, click here.
For benefits information at all other locations, click here.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

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