Field Chemist

Intertek; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Field Chemist supporting high-quality sampling and analysis across diverse client sites. With thorough training and development, you'll engage in both field and laboratory activities, ensuring high safety standards and collaborative projects. This role offers great career progression opportunities within a top-performing team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Structured training and development programme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in Chemical Sciences or related discipline.
• Experience in analytical or laboratory-based work required.
• Positive attitude and safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Perform field-based sampling and analytical work.
• Support planning and execution of offshore field projects.
• Assist with maintenance and checks of field equipment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

High attention to detail

Adaptability

Data recording skills

Education

Degree or HNC in Chemical Sciences

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

ABOUT YOU

You'll be someone with a strong foundation in chemical or scientific disciplines, ideally with experience in laboratory environments. You enjoy hands-on technical work, collaborating with different departments, and are confident working both independently and as part of a team. You're safety-conscious, methodical, and flexible, with a positive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Required skills and experience:

• Degree or HNC in Chemical Sciences or a related scientific discipline
• Experience in analytical or laboratory-based work
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• High attention to detail and strong data recording skills
• Comfortable using MS Office and digital systems
• Positive attitude and safety-first mindset
• Highly adaptable, organised, and team-focused

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Field Chemist, you will support our Field Services and laboratory teams in delivering high-quality sampling, analysis, and reporting across a range of client sites. This includes offshore mobilisations, field-based testing, and supporting onshore laboratory work. You'll receive in-depth training during the first three months, embedded within one of our laboratory pillars, and undergo dedicated field projects training to prepare for offshore work.

Key Activities:

• Perform field-based sampling, preservation, and analytical work
• Support the planning and execution of offshore field projects
• Conduct standard analyses including oil in water testing, density, BS&W, chloride analysis, and more
• Assist in the maintenance and checks of field equipment
• Work with various Intertek teams to deliver collaborative offshore projects
• Represent Intertek positively with clients and external stakeholders
• Contribute to day-to-day operations in the onshore laboratory during non-mobilisation periods
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required documentation and reporting
• Support ad-hoc operational requests and assist with special projects as needed

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Structured training and development programme
• Offshore experience with full support and onboarding
• Career progression opportunities across Intertek's global network
• Work within a high-performing and collaborative team environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, or national origin. Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and does not accept unsolicited agency CVs.