Laboratory Analyst III

Core Laboratories Inc. • Houston, TX

5d • 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.
• 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.

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

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED