Drilling Fluids Lab Chemist — QA/QC & R&D (Abu Dhabi)

Petrochem Performance Chemicals; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Petrochem Performance Chemicals in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist the Laboratory Manager in routine drilling fluids analyses and R&D support. You will perform chemical and physical testing on mud systems, compile data, and report findings to supervisors.

The role emphasizes ISO/QMS compliance, training of junior staff, and day-to-day lab operations with a focus on quality and safety in a dynamic oilfield environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of laboratory experience in drilling fluids or chemicals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Organic Chemistry, General Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with QA/QC and ISO documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC of drilling fluid chemicals and samples.
• Conduct chemical and physical testing of mud systems.
• Prepare technical service reports and communicate results.
• Maintain ISO documentation and QMS in the lab.
• Operate and calibrate lab instruments daily.
• Assist in R&D and method development.

Skills

QA/QC

Laboratory testing

Technical reporting

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Organic Chemistry

General Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

Tools

Fann Viscometers

Malvern Mastersizer

LISST

Brookfield viscometer

pH meters

Centrifuges

Hygrometers

Job description

Petrochem Performance Chemicals in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist the Laboratory Manager in routine drilling fluids analyses and R&D support. You will perform chemical and physical testing on mud systems, compile data, and report findings to supervisors.

The role emphasizes ISO/QMS compliance, training of junior staff, and day-to-day lab operations with a focus on quality and safety in a dynamic oilfield environment.