Laboratory Technician – Geochemistry (XRF/XRD Analysis) – Onshore, KSA
Saudi Arabia
Full Time
Field Operations & Office Role
Mid Level
Geolog International, a global leader in surface logging and formation evaluation services, is hiring Laboratory Technicians for onshore XRF/XRD mineralogical and geochemical analysis in Saudi Arabia.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and analyse rock/cuttings samples using XRF (X-Ray Fluorescence) and XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) instruments
- Interpret elemental and mineralogical composition data for formation evaluation reporting
- Maintain lab equipment calibration, QA/QC protocols, and sample chain-of-custody
- Compile and report analytical results to project geologists/clients
- Maintain a safe, organised onshore lab environment per HSE standards
- B.Sc/M.Sc in Geochemistry, Geology, Applied Geology, or Chemistry with strong mineralogy component
- Hands-on experience with XRF and/or XRD instrumentation strongly preferred (training provided for strong academic candidates without direct experience)
- Mud Logging background also considered, given transferable wellsite/sample-handling experience
- Prior lab-based (non-rig-site) oilfield services or geoscience lab experience is a plus
- Willing to work in Saudi Arabia on a rotational lab-based assignment.
- Valid passport; medical fitness for standard employment
- Good written/spoken English for technical reporting
- Competitive salary + accommodation/transport allowance as per KSA project terms
- Stable onshore lab-based work environment
- Career growth within a multi-country operations group
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