Oil Lab Technician

Cleveland Brothers, the largest Cat® dealer in Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland, has an immediate opportunity for a Lab Technician.

 

Position Summary:

 

The Cleveland Brothers Fluid Analysis Lab is a high-throughput testing facility dedicated to ensuring the optimal performance and longevity of our customers' equipment. Just as blood work provides critical health insights for humans, our comprehensive tests on used lubricating oils, coolants, and diesel fuels offer vital diagnostics for heavy equipment, on-road trucks, and generators. These insights help minimize downtime and reduce operating costs.

 

Our lab is equipped with state-of-the-art instruments, including ICP-OES, FTIR, gas chromatographs, viscometers, and oil express systems, allowing us to deliver precise and timely results. If you are passionate about technology and keen to work with a dedicated team, the Cleveland Brothers Fluid Analysis Lab offers a dynamic and impactful environment.

 

As a Lab Technician I, you will play a crucial role in the daily operations of our Fluid Analysis Lab. This entry-level position is perfect for individuals who are detail-oriented and ready to contribute to our team's success. Your responsibilities will include essential tasks such as preparing samples for testing, conducting initial inspections, managing sample loads on testing equipment, maintaining a clean lab environment, and entering sample data into LIMS. This role’s daily responsibilities rotate between processing samples in the lab and entering sample data in the office. The Lab Technician I provides vital support to our senior technicians, ensuring the lab operates smoothly and efficiently.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Review and organize incoming samples
• Prepare samples for lab instrumentation
• Load and unload samples on various lab machines
• Assist with the maintenance and calibration of lab equipment
• Conduct routine lab cleaning and organization
• Dispose of processed samples
• Enter sample data into lab database
• Support senior lab technicians and managers with various tasks
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and procedures

 

Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate’s degree or higher in a science-related field is a plus
• Basic understanding of lab safety and protocols
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills is a must
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Moderate computer proficiency, including experience with data entry and using laboratory information management systems (LIMS).

 

Why Join the Cleveland Brothers Team:

 

• Market Leading Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) match, short- and long-term disability, health savings account, PTO, Profit Sharing Account.
• Advancement: Take your career to the next level with a dynamic organization that wants to see you succeed! In addition to room to grow in this role, there are limitless opportunities across 29 locations whether you want to move up, or into another division of the company.
• Stability – Cleveland Brothers has been around for 75 years. Experience tremendous job security in an essential role with an organization that is around for the long haul.

About Us:  Founded in 1948, Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., Inc., is the exclusive Cat® dealer of western and central Pennsylvania, northern West Virginia and western Maryland, providing new, used and rental equipment, parts and service.

Cleveland Brothers supplies a vast variety of solutions and products, including construction machinery, industrial diesel and gas engines and generators, air compressors and boosters, oil and gas machinery and much more, in addition to full truck service for all makes and models. With 29 locations, customers have access to all of the parts and equipment needed to get the job done, backed by industry-leading technicians and staff. For more information, please visit www.ClevelandBrothers.com.

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.