Laboratory Specialist - Cementing

Company Overview

Baker Hughes, a leading global energy-technology company, delivers cutting-edge solutions to enhance safety, cleanliness, and efficiency across energy value chains. Operating internationally in over 120 countries, the company combines extensive industrial knowledge with advanced engineering and digital innovations to support energy production, transformation, and decarbonization efforts. With a heritage spanning over 100 years, Baker Hughes collaborates with clients in oil & gas, industrial, and emerging energy markets to accelerate sustainable energy progress.

Role Summary

The Laboratory Specialist – Cementing will oversee chemical laboratory activities supporting operational service delivery. This includes performing laboratory tests on products, samples, and systems; collecting, submitting, and interpreting test results; maintaining equipment and work areas; supporting incident investigations; and mentoring less experienced colleagues. This role fosters collaboration with internal customers and project teams, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards as well as safety protocols.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute and understand laboratory testing protocols applicable to research and technical support functions.
• Manage projects within the laboratory setting to ensure efficient completion and quality outcomes.
• Generate, collect, organize, and meticulously report laboratory data for field support and research initiatives, collaborating with headquarters project teams.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and operational readiness of laboratory and associated equipment.
• Stay updated on health, safety, environment (HSE) requirements and proper waste disposal procedures.
• Assist in project planning and review phases; may participate in direct customer interactions.
• Plan procurement of new laboratory equipment as needed.
• Evaluate test results for validity, compliance with specifications, and applicability, providing guidance to all laboratory personnel.

Candidate Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics discipline.
• Proven leadership capabilities combined with strong interpersonal, influencing, and organizational skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of laboratory testing methods, analytical characterization, and measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of fluid materials used within the oil and gas sector.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated project management abilities.
• Capable of working autonomously and collaboratively within cross-functional teams, including delivering project presentations.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally approximately 2-4 weeks annually for training or product support.
• Sound working knowledge of all laboratory functions.
• Strong ability to build peer relationships while performing independently.
• Action-oriented, ethical with a strong customer-centric mindset.
• Professional interaction skills applicable to both customers and colleagues, including technical report writing expertise.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills addressing complex, multidimensional challenges.

Work Environment and Benefits

The role offers flexible working hours to accommodate individual productivity preferences and support work-life integration.

Baker Hughes values and invests in its workforce by providing health and well-being programs, leadership development, talent recognition, and inclusive environments that encourage authenticity.

Compensation and benefits include:

• Modern work-life balance initiatives and wellness activities.
• Comprehensive private medical insurance options.
• Life insurance and disability coverage programs.
• Customized financial benefit programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits tailored to employee needs.

Equal Opportunity

Baker Hughes is an equal opportunity employer, making hiring decisions without bias toward race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category.