Formation Damage Lab Specialist: Data-Driven Insights

Core Laboratories (U.K.) Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Laboratories (U.K.) Limited in Aberdeen is seeking a Formation Damage Laboratory Analyst to conduct routine and advanced testing on geological materials and fluids to assess reservoir performance.

You will operate and maintain equipment, record and report data, design test programmes, and support development of new capabilities while ensuring quality, safety, and environmental standards. The role involves collaboration across functions and occasional travel to support clients.

Qualifications

• Experience with analytical testing and data processing in a lab setting.
• Educated to a minimum HNC or equivalent in a science subject, or relevant experience.
• Degree in physical science is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on geological, fluid, and gas samples following procedures and client requirements.
• Conduct formation damage studies including permeability measurement and compatibility assessments.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment per procedures and standards.
• Record, analyse, and report test data to meet quality standards and client specifications.
• Assist in design and development of testing programmes and new analytical capabilities.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Analytical testing

Data processing

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC or equivalent in science

Degree in physical science

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Calibration & maintenance

Job description

Core Laboratories (U.K.) Limited in Aberdeen is seeking a Formation Damage Laboratory Analyst to conduct routine and advanced testing on geological materials and fluids to assess reservoir performance.

You will operate and maintain equipment, record and report data, design test programmes, and support development of new capabilities while ensuring quality, safety, and environmental standards. The role involves collaboration across functions and occasional travel to support clients.