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Position requirements (knowledge, skill & experience required):

• Problem solving, analytical ability, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation, good mathematics and computer skills.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal communication skills, the ability to work in a team is essential for success.
• Ability to take on tasks independently without direct supervision.
• Prior knowledge and experience of the oil & gas chemical services industry desirable.

Education:

• Highers in a science related subject.

Right to work in UK.

Location:

Bridge of Don, Aberdeen.

Reports to: Global Technical Development Manager -Well Technology (Aberdeen site).

Major responsibilities of the position:

• Provide technical support to clients, internal Business Development and laboratory teams around the world, ensuring the delivery of quality control and product performance evaluation activity for functional products across the range of oilfield disciplines as supported by the company.
• Aspects of Product Development and R&D projects including research, design, blending, testing, qualification, commercialisation, and operational support where required.
• Keep a neat and orderly notebook containing an accurate record of all laboratory test results.
• Prepare reports, write technical papers and give technical presentations as appropriate to develop reputation and market presence.
• Maintenance of equipment and associated records in support of quality and HSE activities and company Management Systems.
• Maintain other records as necessary to support patent applications for innovative products.
• An awareness of the literature and other sources of information to remain current with developments in the area of functional products of interest to the corporation.
• Develop hypotheses, design experiments to test those hypotheses, conduct experiments and observe the results of the experimentation.
• Form conclusions from their experimentation and might develop new hypotheses for further testing; deduce or infer from that data, proper stoichiometry and concentration, process sequence, raw materials and process equipment.
• Develop and analyse prototype samples for customer evaluation by processes that can be conducted on a plant scale; anticipate and resolve issues that might negatively affect plant introduction or product quality; assess processing and raw materials cost.
• Translate concepts and ideas into concise concrete production practice, understandable instructions, analytical test methods and research reports.
• Demonstrating proactive safety behaviours at all times and to communicate openly and honestly with colleagues.
• Comply with Italmatch’ HSEQ Policy, co-operate with employer and colleagues on HSEQ matters and actively participate with HSEQ reporting within the Management System.
• COSHH awareness for handling, storing and responsible use and disposal of chemicals and consumables, good laboratory housekeeping and maintaining safety in laboratories.
• Adhere to Quality Assurance process to ensure traceability.

Equal Opportunities:

At Italmatch Chemicals, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience and business needs.