Senior Scientist
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Update day: 02-06-2024
Location: Livingston Scotland
Category: Printing / Publishing
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Salary: £33,000 - £50,000 a year
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Senior Scientist/Technical Specialist - Special Projects
Are you an experienced and dynamic lab-based Scientist seeking a new challenge and would like to contribute to groundbreaking research and development in the oil and gas industry? Our client is an internationally recognised Independent Global Chemical Testing Laboratory and Consultancy, they are offering an exciting opportunity for a Senior Scientist/Technical Specialist to join a dedicated team in Livingston, Scotland.
About the Role:
As a Senior Scientist/Technical Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in our clients Special Projects department, engaging in routine testing and applied research for the oil, gas & energy industry. This position entails active involvement in cutting-edge R&D initiatives for clients on a 1:1 basis and as part of major joint-industry projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Testing in High Temperature/High Pressure flow rigs
- Designing and implementing new test protocols relating to routine and R+D activities
- Following test processes, plotting and interpreting data and reporting
- Customer liaison including technical updates, reporting and presentation of results
- Project management
- Day to day management and supervision of scientists working on the projects
- Opportunities to support in the publishing of technical papers
Working Patterns and Benefits:
They offer a variety of working patterns upon completion of probation, including a compressed week and 9-day fortnight. Additionally, there are opportunities for travel and secondments to international laboratories.
The ideal candidate:
Essential skills/experience
- Minimum of an honours degree in Chemistry, Geochemistry or a related discipline
- Experience of working in a laboratory
- Self-management
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Project management and staff supervision
Desirable skills/experience
- Practical experience in an industrial setting
- Background in laboratory aspects associated with oilfield chemistry/geology and/or R&D activities
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001
Personal Qualities
- Dynamic and enthusiastic team worker who can show initiative and attention to detail
- Good organisational and time management skills with ability to prioritise
- Drive to succeed and take ownership of commitments
- Ability to direct your own work and manage tasks to tight deadlines
Our Client
Headquartered in Livingston, Scotland, they are a globally recognised independent chemical testing laboratory and consultancy. With an international presence in the Middle East, USA, and Malaysia, they specialise in providing innovative solutions and independent services for the oil and gas industry, including the qualification of production chemicals, drilling & completion fluids, green technologies and other production flow assurance support services. Their specialist services include chemical/fluid qualification, formation damage and reservoir simulation projects, R+D initiatives, specialised equipment manufacture, and production chemistry consultancy services & training courses.
Application Details:
To apply for this role please attach your CV. The closing date for applications is 10am on 31 January 2024.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £33,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Livingston, West Lothian (required)
Work Location: In person
Deadline: 17-07-2024
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