Chemist II

Core Laboratories Inc.•Deer Park, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 tests required by Saybolt’s clients, with or without supervision, to determine chemical or physical characteristics designated by the client.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related field.
Two years of related experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
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.
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.

Responsibilities

Read and understand all analysis and safety standards in English, including ASTM, UOP, IP and other well-defined analytical standards and procedures used in the laboratory.
Able to set up, adjust and operate laboratory equipment for which the Chemist or Lab Analyst has been adequately trained and has been verified to operate correctly in accordance with applicable standards and sound laboratory practice.
Perform analytical tests from well-defined standards and procedures as required by the Location Manager or senior management staff. Chemists or Lab Analysts must be documented to be able to perform all tests in accordance with applicable standards and sound laboratory practice.
Capable of performing basic troubleshooting to determine sources of equipment failures and able to adequately relay that information to management or service personnel.
Able to perform basic maintenance as required and according to the instrument manual or manufacturer’s instructions.
Clean and sterilize laboratory equipment.
Calibrate laboratory instruments for which the Chemist or Lab Analyst has been adequately trained and has been verified to operate correctly in accordance with applicable standards and sound laboratory practice.
Prepare chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
Exercise procedural, safety and quality requirements specified in Laboratory Manual #5, Safety Manual #7, and the Core Laboratories Safety and Environmental Manual, and company policies.
Attend training and pass appropriate examinations in petroleum, chemical and gas analysis, including Right-to-Know training, hazardous materials disposal, and other safety and compliance training required by applicable regulations.
Understand and be able to complete laboratory raw data sheets and make accurate entries into Saybolt’s laboratory computer programs.
Able to perform and maintain laboratory procedures, equipment calibration, control charting, documentation and records in full compliance with the quality assurance program outlined in Saybolt’s quality manuals and compliance program.