Manage high volumes of routine analytical testing while maintaining quality, accuracy, data integrity, and turnaround time expectations.
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize laboratory instrumentation while ensuring compliance with established QA/QC procedures and laboratory standards.
Support the mentoring, training, and development of chemists, technicians, and technologists through coaching, knowledge sharing, and technical guidance.
Collaborate with field personnel, sales, technical teams, and customers to translate analytical data into actionable recommendations.
Identify opportunities for process improvements that enhance laboratory efficiency, quality, safety, and customer service.
Champion safety culture, support continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute positively to overall laboratory performance, efficiency, and team effectiveness.
Perform miscellaneous administrative tasks.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field with at least 2 years of US Land oilfield production chemistry experience, or
Master's degree in Chemistry or related field with at least 1 years of US Land oilfield production chemistry experience
Demonstrated experience supporting production chemistry programs for U.S. land-based oil and gas operations.
Experience managing high volumes of routine analytical testing while maintaining quality, accuracy, and turnaround time expectations.
Proven ability to follow SOPs, work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage moderately complex projects with minimal supervision.
Experience operating and troubleshooting ICP-OES, Ion Chromatography (IC), Gas Chromatography (GC), XRF, or equivalent analytical instrumentation.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), with experience leveraging data management and reporting tools to support laboratory operations, decision-making, and process improvement.
Physical Demands
Must have the ability to Lift/Push/Pull/Carry up to 55 pounds chest high
Role is deemed safety-sensitive and may be subject to employer or customer drug testing
Preferred Qualifications
3-7 years of experience in oilfield production chemistry, chemical manufacturing, or industrial analytical laboratory environments.
3+ years of laboratory leadership, technical leadership, mentoring, or senior laboratory experience supporting production chemistry operations.
Demonstrated history of taking ownership of laboratory responsibilities, following through on commitments, and consistently delivering high-quality results.
Proven ability to foster a collaborative, respectful, and solutions-oriented work environment through effective communication and constructive engagement with colleagues and stakeholders.
Experience presenting technical findings, managing projects, and collaborating effectively across functional teams.
Understanding of customer needs and ability to translate analytical data into actionable operational insights.
Experience identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance laboratory efficiency, quality, safety, or customer service.
Experience with Six Sigma, Lean, or continuous improvement methodologies in a manufacturing or factory setting.
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