Laboratory Analyst III

Core Laboratories•Houston, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
1-3 years direct industry experience
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
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).
Regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear; and test or smell.
Frequently required to walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Geology or related science is preferred.
3-5 years preferred industry experience

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