Oil & Gas Analytical Chemist: Precise Lab Role with Growth

SGS; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical services company in the UK is seeking a skilled Chemist to join its laboratory team. You will perform chemical analyses critical to the oil and gas industry, ensuring timely and accurate results. The role includes collaborating with team members, operating laboratory equipment, and documenting procedures. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemistry, preferable lab experience, and strong analytical skills. This full-time role offers a range of employee benefits including a performance-related bonus and medical coverage.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Retailer Discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Length of Service Awards

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Discounted Gym Membership

Extra day off for birthday

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred, ideally in oil and gas.
• Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced testing on oil, gas, and related samples.
• Analyse, interpret, and validate test results ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Document test procedures, observations, and results accurately.

Skills

Gas Chromatography

Laboratory Experience

Analytical Chemistry

Wet Chemistry

Chromatography

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

Spectroscopy

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

A leading analytical services company in the UK is seeking a skilled Chemist to join its laboratory team. You will perform chemical analyses critical to the oil and gas industry, ensuring timely and accurate results. The role includes collaborating with team members, operating laboratory equipment, and documenting procedures. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemistry, preferable lab experience, and strong analytical skills. This full-time role offers a range of employee benefits including a performance-related bonus and medical coverage.