Summary

Coordinate and prioritise the work for a team of Chemists and Laboratory Technicians and perform more complex and advanced laboratory tests of mineral oil and petrochemical fluids. Determine chemical or physical characteristics designated by client or specification. Responsible for reliability, quality and development of all laboratory analysis performed at location. May take responsibility for performing all laboratory operations (including human, technical and financial resources) for a small- to medium-sized location

Key Accountabilities

• Able to thoroughly understand and apply analysis and technical standards according to UOP (Universal Oil Products), IP (Energy Institute), GOST and other well-defined analytical standards and procedures used in the laboratory

• Set up, adjust, maintain and operate all laboratory equipment, quality systems and safety programs and train laboratory staff in the correct testing, quality and safety practices in accordance with local standards, company policies and sound laboratory practice

• Supervise a team of Chemists and Laboratory Technicians and assist the Laboratory with training/development needs and performance reviews of Chemists and Laboratory Technicians (for certain smaller to medium-size locations the Supervisor Laboratory may be tasked with training/development needs and performance reviews of Chemists and Laboratory Technicians)

• Ensure proper prioritization of Laboratory work to meet client deadlines

• Responsible for reliability, quality and development of all laboratory analysis performed at location

• Supervise and perform specialised laboratory analysis to determine chemical or physical characteristics designated by the client or specification

• Supervise and monitor the calibration of laboratory instruments and verify that all Chemists and Laboratory Technicians are trained and qualified to calibrate designated instruments and maintain proper calibration records

 Qualifications

• Minimum university degree

• Minimum 7 years of Chemistry/Laboratory experience 

• Highly experienced in mineral oil and petrochemical analysis

• Good verbal and written knowledge of the local Turkish language and English

• Ability to perform complex mathematical and statistical calculations

• Advanced computer skills (MS Windows, Word, Excel, company systems)

• Valid driving license and satisfactory driving record

Competencies

• Safety Awareness

• Customer Focus

• Honesty and Integrity

• Building Trusting Relationships

• Planning and Organizing

• Empowerment and Delegation

• Decision Making
• Coaching and Developing Others

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.