Chemist-Laboratory

Position: Chemist-Laboratory

Location:Vernal UT 84078

Duration:6 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type:Onsite

Payrate:$ 28.00 - 34.00/hr.

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client Limited is an oilfield services company and has more than 140 nationalities working in more than 120 countries. This Client has four principal executive offices located in Paris, Houston, London and The Hague. This Client is the world’s largest offshore drilling company.

Job Description:

• Working with limited supervision, this role performs routine and non-routine testing, evaluates analytical data, troubleshoots laboratory issues, and ensures compliance with established quality and safety standards.
• The Chemist contributes to continuous improvement by supporting method optimization, maintaining laboratory readiness, and promoting operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Perform routine and non-routine laboratory testing in accordance with approved methods and procedures
• Accurately document analytical work, observations, and results in laboratory information systems, reports, and records
• Evaluate, verify, and communicate analytical data to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely reporting
• Troubleshoot analytical, instrumentation, and sample-related issues and implement appropriate corrective actions
• Maintain laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and workspaces in safe and operational condition
• Support QA/QC programs, audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Perform risk assessments before assigned tasks to identify and mitigate safety, quality, or operational concerns
• Participate in HSE and Quality initiatives and maintain required safety training
• Wear appropriate PPE and comply with all HSE policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry or a related scientific field
• 0–2 years of relevant experience in an industrial or research laboratory setting
• Ability to work under direct supervision and follow established protocols
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• A commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with analytical instrumentation and sample preparation
• Experience in oilfield chemistry, chemical manufacturing, or industrial analytical labs
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention to detail

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.