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Stratum Reservoir is a global leader in geoscience laboratory services, specializing in the analysis and interpretation of rocks and fluids for the oil and gas industries.

Join Our Growing Wellbore Productivity Team!

We are now looking to hire for the following position:

Analytical Chemist / Production Chemist – Wellbore Productivity Laboratory

Stratum Reservoir is expanding and is seeking an experienced and motivated Analytical Chemist or Production Chemist to join our wellbore productivity Laboratory in Stavanger.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and delivering laboratory services that support the energy industry, including water analysis, scale inhibitor qualification, formation damage studies, new energy studies and core flooding experiments.

We are looking for a self-driven individual who enjoys solving technical challenges, working independently, and contributing to the growth of a modern laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced water chemistry analyses

• Operate and maintain analytical instruments including:

• ICP-OES

• Ion Chromatography (IC)

• Titration systems

• pH, conductivity and turbidity instruments

• Support production chemistry and flow assurance projects

• Develop and improve laboratory methods and procedures

• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality and HSE requirements

• Plan, execute and report core flood experiments

• Prepare technical reports and communicate results to clients and colleagues

• Contribute to the growth and development of the laboratory's service portfolio

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Production Chemistry, Petroleum Chemistry, or a related discipline

• Previous laboratory experience within oil & gas, production chemistry, water analysis or related industries is preferred.

• Experience with analytical instrumentation such as ICP-OES, IC or automated titration systems is desirable.

• Experience with core flooding, scale inhibitor testing, formation damage testing or reservoir laboratory work is an advantage.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Good communication skills.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who:

• Is self-motivated and takes ownership of their work

• Enjoys working in a hands-on laboratory environment

• Has a proactive approach to problem solving

• Is organised and detail-oriented

• Thrives in a growing and dynamic team

• Has a continuous improvement mindset

What We Offer

• An opportunity to help build and shape a new laboratory capability

• A varied and technically challenging role

• Exposure to leading-edge production chemistry and reservoir laboratory projects

• A collaborative and supportive working environment and great colleagues.

• Good insurances through DNB – Occupational hassard, group life, illness, accidents, and health insurance.

• Good insurances through IF Europeiske – travels through work and private travels.

• Pension scheme through Gjensidige.

• Loyalty days – Extra holiday days after a set number of employment years.