Petrophysics Lab Specialist: Core Analysis & Testing

Core Laboratories; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Laboratories is seeking a Petrophysics Laboratory Analyst to perform routine and advanced testing on geological samples, maintain equipment, and ensure quality and integrity of analytical data. The role involves operating specialised laboratory equipment, analysing results, and complying with safety and QA/QC standards.

The position supports continuous improvement, collaborates with colleagues across departments, and requires travel domestically and internationally, including offshore

Qualifications

• Relevant laboratory experience, including exposure to analytical testing and data processing.
• Educated to a minimum HNC or equivalent in a science subject, or relevant experience.
• Degree in physical science related subject (desirable).
• Valid BOSIET and MIST offshore survival qualifications (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing on geological, fluid, and gas samples in accordance with documented procedures, quality standards, and client requirements.
• Conduct petrophysical laboratory analyses, including porosity and permeability, liquid permeability testing, high-pressure mercury injection, formation resistivity factor measurements, capillary pressure testing, and excess conductivity analysis.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and instrumentation in accordance with approved procedures and industry standards.
• Accurately record, review, interpret, and report analytical data, ensuring compliance with quality requirements and client specifications.
• Complete all laboratory worksheets, data forms, records, reports, and administrative documentation accurately and within required timescales.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe laboratory environment, ensuring housekeeping standards are met.
• Adhere to quality, health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including ISO QA/QC procedures.
• Identify and report unsafe or non-compliant practices and participate in corrective actions.
• Travel domestically and internationally, including offshore assignments, to support operational activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Independent & collaborative work

Time management

Safety & QA

MS Office

Education

HNC or equivalent in science

Degree in physical science (desirable)

BOSIET & MIST offshore qualifications (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Core Laboratories is seeking a Petrophysics Laboratory Analyst to perform routine and advanced testing on geological samples, maintain equipment, and ensure quality and integrity of analytical data. The role involves operating specialised laboratory equipment, analysing results, and complying with safety and QA/QC standards.

The position supports continuous improvement, collaborates with colleagues across departments, and requires travel domestically and internationally, including offshore