Laboratory Analyst

Core Laboratories; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join their Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. This role involves performing a wide range of laboratory activities related to geological materials and fluids. Candidates should be adaptable, able to work across departments, and committed to high-quality data collection and compliance with company standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on teamwork and effective communication. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will help drive operational excellence and innovation in laboratory analysis.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC in science or relevant experience required.
• Degree in chemistry preferred for this analytical role.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical tasks and tests as per documented procedures.
• Ensure compliance with QA procedures and maintain confidentiality.
• Report non-conformances and complete lab documentation accurately.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Education

HNC or equivalent in a science subject

Degree in a chemistry-based subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Summary

The Laboratory Analyst will operate from our Analytical Chemistry Laboratory and is responsible for performing a broad range of laboratory activities related to the analysis of geological materials, fluids, and other samples. This role requires adaptability to work across multiple departments when required, including fluid analysis, core analysis, rock properties, and wellsite services. The individual will follow approved procedures, ensuring high-quality data collection, documentation, and compliance with company standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. To be competent to perform all routine analytical tasks and procedures as deemed appropriate by the Company.
2. To perform tests according to documented procedures or work instructions.
3. To be fully aware of time allocated for each test and perform within allocated time schedule.
4. To perform all tasks in accordance with approved QA procedures.
5. To revert to Senior staff before commencing work if instructions are unclear.
6. To respect and protect Company and client confidentiality at all times.
7. To ensure that lab forms, work sheets, records, and administrative documents are correctly completed.
8. Perform other duties as required by Company.
9. To report all Non-Conformances and problems to your supervisor on a Non-Conformance and Corrective Action Report.

Qualifications

1. Educated to a minimum HNC or equivalent in a science subject, or relevant experience.
2. Degree in a chemistry-based subject preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

1. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
2. Proven track record of successfully managing operations and driving business growth.
3. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
4. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
5. Skilled in setting and managing priorities to meet tight deadlines.
6. Provide leadership and commitment to ongoing improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance.
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

COMPETENCIES

1. Business Acumen: interpret external trends, business context, strategy, and operations of the organization and analyze customer needs, and co-create business strategy and operational solutions that create value and impact to achieve sustainable business results.
2. Execution Excellence: deliver impact through practical problem-solving, finding practical solutions to navigate and overcome obstacles; engagement with stakeholders, achieving shared goals using effective interpersonal skills; and purposeful execution, implementing actionable and adaptive plans to achieve results.
3. People Advocacy: build human-centric organizational cultures that promote performance, productivity, and wellbeing, navigating change, and holding the organization to ethical standards, ensuring ethical conduct and compliance, and mitigating people risks.
4. Data Literacy: analyze, interpret, and communicate operational data to derive actionable insights, inform decision-making, and operational improvements to achieve strategic business objectives.
5. Digital Agility: utilize technology to enhance operational efficiency and prepare the organization to adopt digital practices.
6. People Analytics: collecting and applying organizational and operational data to improve critical business outcomes.
7. Leading Self: has a self-awareness of how actions are perceived and how to respond to feedback. Leading with empathy towards others and understanding the world from their point of view.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Core Lab is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position resides within a normal office working environment. International travel will be required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee may also be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals in some work areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.