Trainee Laboratory Technician
Location: Hassi Messaoud, Algeria

⚠ Special Note:
All positions based in the South of Algeria are managed via the ANEM process. Candidates must have a valid ANEM registration and submit their application through the ANEM agencies of Ouargla or Touggourt wilayas.

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary
The Trainee Laboratory Technician is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, and reliable PSD services to customers. This role identifies opportunities to improve service delivery, performs quality assurance tests on company products, prepares laboratory reports prior to service delivery at the wellsite, and provides advanced technical support during additive selection and fluid design. The Trainee Laboratory Technician maintains contact with Client Support Labs, operating locations, product centers, and the InTouch repository.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure job deliverables are accurate and delivered on time.
• Develop the competency level required to perform advanced additive selection and fluid design.
• Ensure laboratory equipment is clean, in working condition, and that waste is regularly disposed.
• Prepare technical presentations for internal and external customers.
• Perform regular audits to ensure the laboratory operates according to required standards.
• Assist the Design/Technical Engineer and Product Champions with technical support as required.
• Perform risk analysis before each task or job to identify and mitigate potential safety or quality concerns.
• Participate in Service Quality Meetings with customers and improve performance using action plans.
• Participate in HSE and Quality initiatives.
• Wear PPE and observe HSE policies.
• Maintain the required safety training.

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience in laboratory operations and PSD service delivery.
• Exposure to advanced additive selection and fluid design processes.
• Opportunities to develop technical competencies in laboratory testing and analysis.
• Career development opportunities within laboratory and technical operations.
• A collaborative and safety-focused work environment.

Qualifications & Experience

• Licence or Technician degree in Chemistry, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of laboratory operations and quality assurance processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in field-based and laboratory environments.
• Motivation to learn and grow in laboratory operations and service delivery.