Research Lab Specialist - Subsurface Energy Systems

SLB; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlumberger Doll Research (SDR) in Cambridge, MA seeks a Research Laboratory Specialist to maintain advanced laboratory capabilities and support complex experimental programs. You will work with scientists and engineers to keep instruments reliable, install new systems, and help develop research setups addressing subsurface energy challenges.

A technical degree and 5+ years in lab environments are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level technical degree and at least 5 years in lab settings.
• Proven ability to operate, troubleshoot, and repair scientific instrumentation.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with fluid and control systems experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and repair laboratory instruments and systems.
• Support experiments involving rock, fluid, geomechanical, geochemical, and petrophysical testing.
• Install and upgrade laboratory instrumentation and custom setups.
• Lead preventive maintenance and coordinate vendor services.
• Maintain inventories and documentation; train users.

Skills

Laboratory expertise

Mechanical aptitude

Fluid systems

Fabrication & machining

Engineering drawings interpretation

Education

Technical degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

X-ray micro-CT

SEM/EDS

ICP

Profilometry

3D printing / laser cutting

Job description

Schlumberger Doll Research (SDR) in Cambridge, MA seeks a Research Laboratory Specialist to maintain advanced laboratory capabilities and support complex experimental programs. You will work with scientists and engineers to keep instruments reliable, install new systems, and help develop research setups addressing subsurface energy challenges.

A technical degree and 5+ years in lab environments are preferred.