Oil & Gas Lab Chemist — Shift Specialist

SGS; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory firm in the UK is looking for a skilled Chemist to join their team. This role involves performing chemical analyses, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and quality in results for the oil and gas industry. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry or related field, previous laboratory experience, and strong analytical skills. Benefits include a performance-related bonus, private medical cover, and a competitive pension scheme, among others. This is a full-time position with no remote work.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Competitive pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Retailer discounts

Enhanced maternity / paternity pay

Health & well-being initiatives

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline is required.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred, ideally within oil and gas.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced testing on samples in line with industry standards.
• Analyze, interpret and validate test results ensuring accuracy.
• Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Laboratory experience

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

A leading laboratory firm in the UK is looking for a skilled Chemist to join their team. This role involves performing chemical analyses, ensuring the highest standards of accuracy and quality in results for the oil and gas industry. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry or related field, previous laboratory experience, and strong analytical skills. Benefits include a performance-related bonus, private medical cover, and a competitive pension scheme, among others. This is a full-time position with no remote work.