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NextDecade · 2 hours ago

Lab Technician

positionBrownsville, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp
NextDecade Corporation is dedicated to providing reliable, lower-carbon energy and is developing the Rio Grande LNG facility in Brownsville, Texas. They are seeking a full-time Laboratory Technician to support long-term operations, focusing on laboratory operations, compliance with ISO standards, and mentoring technicians.
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Responsibilities

Lead laboratory operations and advanced troubleshooting of analytical methods and instrumentation; act as SME for LNG quality
Own method validation, investigations, and continuous improvement roadmaps; author/approve technical procedures and work instructions
Lead implementation and ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 17025; represent the lab during audits and technical reviews
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Reliability, PSM, Environmental, and Quality on complex technical issues and strategic initiatives
Oversee laboratory training and competency programs; mentor technicians across levels and assess proficiency
Establish and monitor laboratory KPIs (safety, quality, turnaround time, instrument uptime) and drive corrective actions
Provide technical guidance to management on laboratory strategy, capability development, and performance

Qualification

LNG quality expertiseISO 9001 complianceISO 17025 complianceAnalytical techniquesLaboratory systemsTechnical guidanceLeadershipMentoring

Required

5+ years of progressive laboratory experience in LNG, gas, or petrochemical industries
Expert knowledge of analytical techniques, LNG quality requirements, and laboratory systems; deep familiarity with ISO/ASTM standards
Demonstrated leadership within laboratory operations (mentoring, program ownership, quality and safety stewardship)
Extensive experience supporting ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 compliance

Preferred

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Master of Science in Chemistry
8+ years of progressive laboratory experience in LNG, gas, or petrochemical industries
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or ISO 17025 Auditor certification

Company

NextDecade

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NextDecade is an LNG development company focusing on LNG export projects and associated pipelines.
dateFounded in 2010
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.next-decade.com/

H1B Sponsorship

NextDecade has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (8)
2022 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$8.76B
Key Investors
General AtlanticMUFG BankTotalEnergies
2025-09-10Post Ipo Equity· $1.7B
2025-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $5.18B
2025-01-06Post Ipo Debt· $175M

Leadership Team

T
Tarik Skeik
Chief Operating Officer
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James MacTaggart
Chief Marketing Officer
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Recent News

Baker Hughes Energy Services LLC
Baker Hughes Secures Additional Order for Rio Grande LNG Expansion
2025-11-07
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Mizuho Names Top Oil & Gas Picks Amid Shifting Energy Landscape
2025-10-31
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NextDecade Provides Third Quarter 2025 Business Update
2025-10-31
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