The ExxonMobil Upstream Research Company located in Spring, Texas is seeking qualified individuals for a Research Lab Technician role in the Geochemistry Facility. Position involves analysis of crude oils and extracts using a variety of analytical techniques to facilitate geological assessment / interpretations such as reservoir source character and age, thermal maturity, fluid quality, hydrocarbon types, and hydrocarbon migration.



Job Role Responsibilities

Upstream Research Company

Focus is on the development of proprietary, high-impact technologies in support of the upstream operating companies. The approach is to align with upstream priorities and key geoscience and engineering technology issues; focus on timely and effectively technology delivery; provide expert consulting, unique laboratory capability and technical training. Geoscience technicians in the Upstream Research Company support this effort using their data integrity skills to find, transfer, manage, and integrate various datasets in support of research team geoscientists and engineers.

Job Requirements and Primary Job Functions

Experience is required working in a lab applying liquid chromatography, gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, and other analytical techniques (GC/GC/MS, GC/MS/MS) in geochemistry, petrochemicals, or other organic chemistry-related fields

Position requires ability to recognize / troubleshoot problems with various lab instruments and a desire to collaborate with research professionals on the development and testing of new analytical procedures

Research Lab Technicians should have experience applying laboratory QA / QC

Adaptability, teamwork, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to high safety and ethical standards

Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities