Laboratory Technician III at Scruples Resource Limited (SRL)

Scruples Resources Limited is a Premier Oil and Gas Support Services Provider. Established in Lagos, Nigeria, Scruples Resources Limited stands as a distinguished leader in the oil and gas industry. We specialize in delivering comprehensive support services, encompassing consultancy, logistics, procurement, engineering, manpower provisioning, and personnel training.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Laboratory Technician III

Location: Offshore, Lagos
Employment Type: Contract

Position Overview

• The Lab Tech 3 role is a senior position responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with testing standards, and supporting advanced sampling and analysis on the FPSO.
• This role requires extensive technical expertise and leadership skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise all sampling and testing activities on crude oil, gas, and water streams, including:
  • Reid Vapour Pressure (ASTM D323).
  • Total Oil & Grease in produced water.
  • Microbial and physicochemical analysis of potable water.
  • Testing for TDS, pH, dissolved oxygen, residual chlorine, and other parameters.
• Oversee the calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory instruments.
• Ensure compliance with ASTM and industry-standard testing methods.
• Interpret test results and provide operational recommendations to optimize production quality.
• Develop and update laboratory procedures and quality control documentation.
• Train and mentor Lab Tech 1 and Lab Tech 2 personnel to ensure adherence to standards.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies in laboratory activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Laboratory Technology, Chemistry, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years in laboratory analysis, including leadership roles in oil and gas operations.
• Skills:
  • Expert knowledge of ASTM testing methods and advanced laboratory techniques.
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
  • Excellent communication and report-writing abilities.
• Certifications: Offshore safety certifications (e.g., BOSIET, HUET).

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Please carefully review the job requirements, skills and job location before applying.
• Candidates whose CVs do not align with the job description will be disqualified from the recruitment process. Please pay attention to the Job Description!!!
• This is a must, any candidate that submit without carrying out this instruction will be disqualified and not be shorlisted.
• Kindly attach your relevant certifications when applying, if we do not see any relevant certificates relating to the job role, your CV will rejected.