MAIN FUNCTIONS
Collect, receive, label, prepare, and preserve laboratory samples.
Conduct routine chemical, physical, and analytical tests in accordance with approved procedures.
Perform testing of
crude oil, refined products, water, chemicals, drilling fluids, and other oil & gas samples
as applicable.
Operate and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment.
Prepare reagents, solutions, standards, and test samples.
Record test results accurately and maintain laboratory records.
Perform equipment checks, calibration, and basic troubleshooting.
Ensure samples are handled, stored, and disposed of in accordance with laboratory and HSE requirements.
Support quality control and quality assurance activities.
Identify abnormal or out-of-specification test results and report them to the appropriate supervisor.
Maintain laboratory cleanliness, organization, and good housekeeping.
Follow applicable
HSE, laboratory, quality, and environmental procedures
.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform laboratory tests according to approved methods and specifications.
Use laboratory equipment such as
pH meters, analytical balances, spectrometers, chromatographs, viscometers, centrifuges, and other relevant instruments
, depending on the laboratory.
Conduct routine quality checks and verify test results.
Maintain accurate sample tracking and chain-of-custody documentation where required.
Assist with investigation of abnormal laboratory results.
Ensure chemicals and hazardous substances are properly handled and stored.
Participate in laboratory audits and inspections.
Maintain laboratory consumables, reagents, and equipment inventories.
Report equipment faults, spills, unsafe conditions, and other incidents promptly.
Support laboratory supervisors, chemists, engineers, and other technical personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
OND, HND, or Bachelor''s degree
in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Laboratory Technology, Chemical Science, or a related discipline.
Relevant experience in a
laboratory, oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, environmental, or industrial testing environment
.
Knowledge of laboratory testing procedures and analytical techniques.
Ability to operate and maintain laboratory instruments.
Good understanding of
quality control, sample handling, chemical safety, and laboratory HSE requirements
.
Good documentation, reporting, and record-keeping skills.
Ability to work accurately and follow established testing procedures.
Experience with
ISO/IEC 17025
laboratory requirements is an advantage.