Sr. Chemist
On-siteCresson, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead and execute routine and non-routine analytical testing activities, including designing, conducting, and interpreting laboratory analyses for customer programs and field operations. Independently manage a high-volume workload of up to 1,000 samples per month while troubleshooting challenges, validating methods, and ensuring data integrity. Operate and optimize instrumentation such as ICP-OES, Ion Chromatography, and Gas Chromatography in compliance with QA/QC procedures. Support team development through mentoring junior chemists and fostering a collaborative laboratory culture. Collaborate with field personnel and customers to translate analytical data into actionable operational insights.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or related field
- Master's degree in Chemistry or related field
- 5+ years of US Land oilfield production chemistry experience
- 3+ 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
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc)
- Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Experience leveraging data management and reporting tools to support laboratory operations, decision-making, and process improvement
- Demonstrated success working within a small laboratory team where collaboration, flexibility, and individual accountability are critical to overall laboratory performance
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer responsiveness
- Demonstrated desire and initiative to grow into leadership roles over time, including taking on increased responsibility, mentoring peers, and contributing to team development
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Physically able to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs or ladder, and agile enough to squat and bend over
- Ability to independently prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a high-volume workload (handling up to 1,000 samples per month)
Desired Qualifications
- 5–10 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
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