Laboratory Analyst III

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Energy
The Role
Perform petrophysical and flow tests on core samples in a production laboratory. Set up and maintain equipment, record and analyze data, design test programs, develop SOPs, train and supervise technicians, communicate results and schedules to management and clients, and perform occasional field core handling.
Summary Generated by Built In

Responsible for performing petrophysical and flow tests in a production laboratory setting.  Measure rock properties on core, input data into analysis programs, and analyze results.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Set up and maintain equipment for Advanced Rock Properties testing
  • Record operating data from laboratory equipment including flow pumps, pressure transducers and gauges, scales and balances, resistivity monitors, and basic laboratory glassware
  • Work independently on projects while maintaining a team atmosphere with other technicians
  • Communicate data and results with Management and Clients in a clear manner
  • Provide project completion schedules to Management and Clients
  • Design test programs to meet Client expectations
  • Develop Standard Operating Procedures for internal use by assigned technicians 
  • Train assigned technicians to setup and collect data
  • Perform field duties when needed which includes segmenting, inventorying, and transporting core back to the laboratory
  • Other duties as assigned or required
QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related science is preferred.
  • 1-3 years direct industry experience, 3-5 years preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
  • Must be experienced, or have working knowledge, in core analysis measurements
  • Must be computer literate with strong working knowledge of MS Office products
  • Must be familiar with and able to utilize Laboratory Instruments effectively
  • Qualified applicants must be able to interpret scientific data
  • Perform mathematical and scientific computations
  • Maintain laboratory notebooks
  • Comfortable in a laboratory environment
  • Check assigned technicians work for accuracy
  • EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
  • Core Lab is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Company requires laboratory technicians to meet the following physical qualifications

  • Pass the drug and alcohol test specified for safety-sensitive employees.
  • Be able to work in the presence of odors typical of petroleum or petrochemicals without allergic reactions or nausea when such odors are within OSHA-designated permissible exposure limits (PELs).
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and test or smell.  The employee frequently is required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • Laboratory personnel must regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The Company provides product information, training, engineering controls, and personal protective equipment in an effort to protect employees from exposure to potentially harmful levels of those materials.  Employees are required to read product information, use available engineering controls, follow guidelines presented during training, and be able to wear and use appropriate protective equipment, including respiratory protective equipment, as may be required by the work environment.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  • Smoking and consuming food or drinks are not permitted in the laboratories

Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree in Geology or related science
  • 1-3 years direct industry experience
  • 3-5 years industry experience
  • Experience or working knowledge in core analysis measurements
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office products
  • Familiarity and ability to utilize laboratory instruments effectively
  • Ability to interpret scientific data and perform mathematical/scientific computations
  • Maintain laboratory notebooks and record operating data accurately
  • Ability to train and check assigned technicians' work for accuracy
  • Pass drug and alcohol test for safety-sensitive employees
  • Able to work in presence of petroleum/petrochemical odors within OSHA PELs
  • Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds occasionally
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The Company
Houston, TX
1,477 Employees
Year Founded: 1936

What We Do

Core Laboratories is a leading provider of proprietary and patented Reservoir Description and Production Enhancement services. Core Laboratories remains dedicated to providing the technology you need to enhance your production. We continue to develop and acquire technologies that complement our existing products and services, and we disseminate these technologies throughout our global network. With over 70 offices in more than 50 countries located in major oil-producing provinces, Core Laboratories provides services to the world's major, national, and independent oil companies. We can help you solve your reservoir problems. Core Laboratories'​ reservoir optimization technologies are used to increase total recovery from existing fields. Our services enable our clients to optimize reservoir performance and maximize hydrocarbon recovery from their producing fields. Core Laboratories has taken extensive measures to ensure the services and data provided by all of our worldwide companies are of the highest quality and integrity. Our commitment to applying and developing new technologies to optimize reservoir performance is unsurpassed in the oilfield service industry. This commitment to technology and to your bottom line makes Core Laboratories, The Reservoir Optimization Company™.

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