Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician - Cementing


Location : Kuwait


Job Description / Responsibilities :


1- Conduct chemical and physical analyses of oil and gas samples to determine their properties, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as API and ASTM.

2- Create cement slurry designs tailored to specific oil-well conditions and parameters.

3- Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, including microscopes, centrifuges, viscosimeters, and spectrophotometers, to ensure accurate and reliable results.

4- Under supervision develop competency in advanced additive selection and fluid design to provide technical support as required.

5- Perform quality assurance tests on company products and prepare detailed laboratory reports prior to service delivery at the wellsite.

6- Maintain and update the database of slurry tests and designs performed in the lab and utilized in the field.

7- Prepare technical reports / analysis for internal and external customers, outlining test results and recommendations.

8- Conduct regular audits to ensure laboratory operations adhere to required standards and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

9- Ensure that laboratory equipment is clean, well-maintained, and in proper working condition, adhering to housekeeping and spare parts inventory management.

10- Dispose of laboratory waste regularly and in compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

11- Perform risk analyses before each task to identify and mitigate potential safety or quality concerns.

12- Adhere to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies, wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and maintain required safety training.

13- Maintain effective communication with Client Support Labs, operating locations, and product centers to facilitate seamless service delivery.

14- Assist Design / Technical Engineers and Product Champions with technical support as needed.

15- Participate in Service Quality Meetings with customers, contributing to performance improvements through action plans.

16- Follows direction from Lab Manager in distributing laboratory workloads, including product testing and research activities, to support the operations.


Education / Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.

Minimum 6 - 8 years relevant experience in a Laboratory environment.

Certification as a Laboratory Analyst or equivalent is advantageous.


Eligibility Criteria :

- Proficiency in operating and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage workloads, and meet deadlines.

- Commitment to maintaining high safety and quality standards.


Interested please upload a copy of your CV.

Post date: Today
Publisher: LinkedIn
Post date: Today
Publisher: LinkedIn