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Offshore Chemist

SGS


Job Location:

Aberdeen - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 5 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 3 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

  • Job Title: Offshore Chemist 
  • Job Location: Offshore from Aberdeen (Must be happy to travel to Aberdeen and be a UK resident) 
  • Hours Average  1 week offshore 4 weeks off repeated (offshore 73 days a year) 

Were looking for an experienced Offshore Chemist to support laboratory operations across offshore client sites in the North Sea. Youll be responsible for sampling analysis testing and reporting ensuring high analytical standards and the safe efficient running of offshore laboratory facilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out routine sampling analysis and reporting.
  • Follow all laboratory methods quality systems and client procedures.
  • Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated maintained and fit for use.
  • Investigate and help resolve equipment sample or method issues.
  • Maintain laboratory consumables and stock levels.
  • Identify opportunities to improve laboratory performance and efficiency.
  • Adhere to all HSE quality and client requirements.

Qualifications :

Essential Requirements

  • Offshore oil & gas laboratory experience.
  • Valid BOSIET MIST and Offshore Medical.
  • HNC (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
  • Strong understanding of laboratory quality systems and analytical techniques.

Desirable

  • Oil in Water analysis experience.
  • H₂S sampling experience.
  • SBT01 certification.
  • Experience with process chemistry and chemical optimisation.

Additional Information :

At SGS we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team you would be eligible for:

  • Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
  • Competitive pension scheme Life Assurance
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Retailer Discounts
  • Length of Service Awards
  • Christmas Vouchers
  • Health & Wellbeing initiatives

 

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race colour religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration you can be sure that your application will be treated confidentially and impartially and you will always receive an update within 10 business days.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Part-time


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