Flow Lab Analyst — Advanced Core & Fluid Testing

Core Laboratories; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International travel

Job summary

Core Laboratories is seeking a Flow Laboratory Analyst to conduct advanced and routine analytical testing on geological, fluid, and gas samples, ensuring data quality and regulatory compliance. You will operate and maintain specialised equipment, review results, and support continuous improvement initiatives within a collaborative team.

The role requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment, with opportunity for

Qualifications

• Relevant laboratory experience, including exposure to analytical testing and data processing.
• Educated to a minimum HNC or equivalent in a science subject, or relevant experience.
• Degree in physical science related subject (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on geological, fluid, and gas samples in accordance with documented procedures, quality standards, and client requirements.
• Conduct flow and relative permeability testing, including analysis of porosity, permeability, liquid permeability testing, wettability restoration, in-situ saturation monitoring, and wettability analysis using Amott and USBM methods.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instrumentation in accordance with established procedures and industry standards.
• Accurately record, analyse, review, and report test results, ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance with required specifications.
• Complete all laboratory worksheets, data forms, records, reports, and administrative documentation accurately and within required timescales.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment, ensuring laboratory housekeeping standards are consistently met.
• Adhere to company quality, health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including ISO Quality Management Systems and QA/QC procedures.
• Identify, report, and where appropriate intervene to prevent unsafe, environmentally irresponsible, or non-compliant practices.
• Report non-conformances and participate in corrective and preventive action processes to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other departments to ensure efficient operations, effective communication, and consistency of data and service delivery.
• Support the training and development of colleagues and contribute to the sharing of technical knowledge and best practices.
• Respect and protect Company and client confidentiality at all times.
• Travel domestically or internationally, including offshore assignments, as required to support operational needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to operational excellence.

Education

HNC or equivalent

Degree in physical science (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Core Laboratories is seeking a Flow Laboratory Analyst to conduct advanced and routine analytical testing on geological, fluid, and gas samples, ensuring data quality and regulatory compliance. You will operate and maintain specialised equipment, review results, and support continuous improvement initiatives within a collaborative team.

The role requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment, with opportunity for