Core Laboratories is the Reservoir Optimization Company™

Core Laboratories Inc. is a leading provider of proprietary and patented reservoir description and production enhancement services and products used to optimize petroleum reservoir performance. The Company has over 70 offices in more than 50 countries and is located in every major oil-producing province in the world. We are well-positioned to serve the growing needs of the energy transition while continuing to fulfill the demand for reliable and affordable energy sources like crude oil and natural gas. Our services, products, expertise, and innovations will continue to be essential as our clients meet the growing demand for energy globally. For more information, visit https://www.corelab.com

At Core Lab, our values matter: Safety, Honesty and Integrity, Customer Focus, Building Trust, and Employee Development. We regard our employees as our greatest asset. We believe that identifying, attracting, developing, and retaining talent are significant actions because our people are so important.

SUMMARY

Performs laboratory analysis and tests required, under close to moderate supervision, to determine chemical or physical characteristics designated by the client, typically within one area of expertise

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and understand all analysis and safety standards required and any other well-defined analytical standards and procedures used in the laboratory.
• Set up, adjust, and operate laboratory equipment correctly to accurately evaluate characteristics within the applicable testing standards and sound laboratory practice.
• Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment.
• Prepares chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
• Calibrates laboratory instruments to applicable standards and sound laboratory practices.
• Perform analytics and tests, documenting outcomes following using well-defined Company standards and procedures and sound laboratory practices.
• Exercise procedural, safety and quality requirements specified in Laboratory manuals, Core Laboratories Safety and Environmental Manual, and with any other company policies, procedures, or sound laboratory practices.
• Maintains appropriate and applicable training and participates in educational initiatives including successfully completing related examinations.
• Performs and maintains laboratory procedures, equipment calibration, control charting, documentation, and records in full compliance with the Company’s quality assurance and compliance program.
• Understands, completes and accurately records laboratory information, documentation and related data testing and analysis findings into laboratory systems and data warehousing programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree in Chemistry or a related field.

• 0 – 2 years' experience as Lab Technician or equivalent.
• If no university degree equivalent relevant work experience is needed of minimal 2 - 4 years.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Basic understanding of procedures and concepts within the Chemistry discipline and a basic knowledge of principle elements in other related scientific disciplines. And able to bring the acquired technical knowledge into practice.
• Basic computer skills in data entry, word processing and spreadsheet.
• Skill in working in a team environment and maintaining a professional appearance and attitude.
• Ability to perform and maintain all procedural, laboratory, equipment, charting, materials and all other applicable chemistry related documentation and records in full compliance with Company’s quality assurance programs.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret instructional and technical materials relating to procedures and safety, and applicable government regulations.
• Ability to write applicable reports and correspondence clearly. 
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, schedulers, and clients.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent, and quantities (linear, volumetric, or weight) and to read and interpolate applicable data and tables. 
• Ability to draw and interpret applicable graphs and control charts.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule formats.
• Ability to learn applicable software and Company-specific applications.
• Performs certain marketing functions and conducts client visits as directed.
• Ability to secure and maintain applicable regulatory and statutory permits, licences and / or credentials as required.
• Requires the ability to work a non-traditional work hours/days schedule, including overtime.
• Ability to meet requirements to obtain and maintain a TWIC card.

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.