Offshore Chemist — North Sea Lab & Analysis Bonus Eligible

SGS; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private medical cover

Discounted gym membership

Length of service awards

Job summary

SGS is seeking an experienced Offshore Chemist to support offshore client sites in the North Sea. You will handle sampling, analysis, testing and reporting, ensuring high analytical standards and safe operation of offshore laboratory facilities.

This role requires willingness to travel to Aberdeen, UK, and a UK residence; offshore rotation of 1 week on/4 weeks off, totaling about 73 offshore days per year.

Qualifications

• Offshore oil & gas laboratory experience.
• Valid BOSIET, MIST and Offshore Medical.
• HNC (or equivalent) in Chemistry or related science.
• Strong understanding of laboratory quality systems and analytical techniques.
• Oil in Water analysis experience.
• SBT01 certification.
• Experience with process chemistry and chemical optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine sampling, analysis, and reporting.
• Follow all laboratory methods, quality systems, and client procedures.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated, maintained, and fit for use.
• Investigate and help resolve equipment, sample, or method issues.
• Maintain laboratory consumables and stock levels.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory performance and efficiency.
• Adhere to all HSE, quality, and client requirements.

Skills

Offshore lab exp

Oil in Water analysis

SBT01 cert

Lab quality systems

Process chemistry

Education

HNC (or equivalent) in Chemistry

BOSIET

MIST

Offshore Medical

Job description

SGS is seeking an experienced Offshore Chemist to support offshore client sites in the North Sea. You will handle sampling, analysis, testing and reporting, ensuring high analytical standards and safe operation of offshore laboratory facilities.

This role requires willingness to travel to Aberdeen, UK, and a UK residence; offshore rotation of 1 week on/4 weeks off, totaling about 73 offshore days per year.