Job Description
SUMMARY
The Laboratory Analyst I is responsible for conducting routine and advanced analytical testing ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. This role requires adherence to documented procedures, accurate data processing, and collaboration with senior staff to support laboratory operations and client reporting.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Conduct routine analytical tests and procedures following documented work instructions.
- Ensure all work is performed within allocated time schedules and in compliance with approved QA procedures.
- Report any non-conformances, quality issues, or safety concerns to supervisors, taking proactive steps to prevent recurrence.
- Maintain high standards of quality and workmanship, ensuring all work meets company and client expectations.
- Follow company safety regulations and actively contribute to a safe working environment by identifying and addressing unsafe practices.
- Assist senior staff with the preparation of client reports, ordering supplies, coordinating lab activities, and training as required.
- Maintain accurate lab records, forms, and administrative documents to ensure proper documentation of work.
- Seek clarification from senior staff before commencing work if instructions are unclear.
- Participate in the general operation of the laboratory, contributing to continuous improvement and efficiency.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a chemist.
- At least 2 years of experience in a fluids laboratory, including analytical testing and data processing.
- A combination of education and experience that meets company standards may also be considered.
- Competence in routine analytical procedures and the ability to perform laboratory tasks independently.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
COMPETENCIES
- Execution Excellence: deliver impact through practical problem-solving, finding practical solutions to navigate and overcome obstacles; engagement with stakeholders, achieving shared goals using effective interpersonal skills; and purposeful execution, implements actionable and adaptive plans to achieve results.
- People Advocacy: build human-centric organizational cultures that promote performance, productivity and wellbeing, navigating change, and holding the organization to ethical standards, ensuring ethical conduct and compliance, and mitigating people risks.
- Data Literacy: analyse, interpret, and communicate operational data to derive actionable insights, inform decision-making, and operational improvements to achieve strategic business objectives.
- Digital Agility: utilize technology to enhance operational efficiency and prepare the organization to adopt digital practices.
- Leading Self: has a self-awareness of how actions are perceived and how to respond to feedback. Leading with empathy towards others and understanding the world from their point of view.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
- Core Lab is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
Core Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. Employment decisions are made regardless of characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, religion, genetic information, protected veteran or uniformed service member status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable law.