Laboratory Technician

Petrolube Oil Company KSA; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Saudi Arabia is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to perform qualitative and quantitative analyses on various lubricant samples. This role involves ensuring compliance with testing standards and managing sample workflows effectively. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in Chemistry and at least two years of experience in a chemical manufacturing environment. Join a forward-thinking company committed to quality and sustainability, where your contributions will directly impact product excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in petrochemical or related sector.
• Diploma in Chemistry preferred for analytical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests on raw materials and finished products.
• Prepare pilot blends and report results to seniors.
• Manage sample retention and testing workflows.

Skills

Qualitative & Quantitative Analysis

Chemical Testing

Sample Management

Data Reporting

Education

Diploma in Chemistry

Tools

Pilot Plants

Analytical Laboratory Equipment

Job description

About Petrolube:

Petrolube is the largest lubricants producer and supplier in Saudi Arabia.

Home to the iconic Petromin brand, Petrolube offers customers superior quality products that meet their evolving needs. We do this through an unrivalled range of high-quality, increasingly sustainable, and diverse portfolio of brands.

JOB SUMMARY

Carry out qualitative & quantitative physical and chemical analysis on raw materials, intermediate and finished lubricant samples, third party manufactured product samples and complaint samples from customers. Ensure that all the testing is carried out as per prescribed laboratory procedures, standard test methods and the company Quality Management System.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

RM, Finished Products, other samples testing activity

Test RMs (base oils, additives), finished products, any other samples against specifications and ensure spec compliance.

• Receive, tag and log the sample.
• Carry out the required tests.
• Confirm pass/fail/repeat test/sampling.
• Report to Chemist/Chief Chemist.
• Archieve samples as per retention policy. Manage samples retention workflow.
• Advise adjustments for the blending sample if sample fails as per the advice from Senior Chemist.
• Update / issue test reports, update log sheet.
• Escalate matters beyond own scope of action.

Pilot Blend activity

• Prepare pilot blends as per the advice of Chemist/Senior Chemist.
• Report the results to seniors as needed/requested.
• Run pilot plants and performance test equipment e.g. Grease pilot plant etc. (where available and after proper training).

Used Oil Analysis

Test used oil samples received from customers.

• Receive, tag and log the sample.
• Carry out the required tests, feed data into IT system, prepare reports, and consult/forward to seniors as needed/requested.

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Minimum academic, commercial and technical qualifications required for performing the full duties of the job.

Academic:

Diploma (in Chemistry preferred)

Related Work Experience

2 years of work experience in petrochemical or related sector in a chemical manufacturing / analytical laboratory.

Language skills:

English is essential. Arabic preferred.

Location:

Riyadh.