Laboratory Technician III

Position Summary Seeking an experienced Laboratory Technician III to support research engineers, lab supervisors, and chemists with laboratory testing, high-pressure flow experiments, equipment maintenance, and QA/QC activities within an oil & gas laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform flow experiments and physical testing using high-pressure systems.
• Conduct routine and non-routine laboratory analysis and wet chemistry testing.
• Test fuel products, including jet fuel, gasoline, and diesel.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment and analytical instruments.
• Prepare samples, chemical solutions, reagents, and testing standards.
• Enter and maintain accurate testing data using LIMS and prepare reports in Excel.
• Troubleshoot out-of-control test results and repeat analyses when necessary.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols, including procedures for handling hazardous chemicals.
• Support multiple high-priority projects in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant laboratory experience, preferably within oil & gas.
• Hands-on experience with flow-through high-pressure systems.
• Familiarity with radiology, microscopy, or spectroscopy.
• Experience with laboratory safety procedures and hazardous chemicals.
• Strong Excel reporting skills and familiarity with LIMS.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical/polytechnic education in Geoscience, Chemistry, Chemical/Process Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous QA/QC experience.
• Experience with Visio or similar software.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.