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Will use various tools to take raw data, provide integration and initial interpretation, and create accurate and timely deliverable for clients. This position must learn increasingly complex geological and engineering concepts as the duties and responsibilities of the job are essential to the IRS group operations, providing the integration, synthesis, and first interpretation of all data required for client deliverables.\nDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES\nReceive samples from lab, and sub-sample as appropriate for specific project, test type and lithology. Perform quality assurance and control by visual inspection and knowledge of testing protocols and goals of the project and resolve any quality issues encountered.\n\nWorks independently and within team across core analysis disciplines to perform integrations on well-specific and regional basis of geological, geochemical, petrophysical and engineering properties to generate client-ready reports.\n\nPerforms high level quality control of lab analysis. If quality issues exist, will work with senior staff and/or laboratory to resolve issues. Also synthesizes resultant data and provides initial interpretation of data.\n\nCollaborates with senior staff to prepare for workshops and meetings. Will create and update all maps, cross-sections, and final reports required for such meetings.\n\nManipulate images through pre-built actions utilizing Adobe Photoshop and proprietary programs\n\nCreate, maintain, and ensure accuracy of the geological interpretation software Geographix. Creates cross-sections and isomaps for geological interpretation. Consistent documentation and tracking of data, maps, and other geological data in projects to ensure output is correct and synthesis of data is correct.\n\nPerform initial well preparation in PowerLog and confirm quality and availability of log data with respect to project objective\n\nImport core data into PowerLog after initial quality control in preparation for data integration\n\nUtilize Powerlog to print logs and retrieve log data at given core points for integration and analysis\n\nUtilize DrillingInfo to find completion and production information to aid in regional and well analysis.\n\nOther duties as assigned.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\nBA or BS required; Geology or a natural science preferred\n\nPrefer 2+ years in geosciences field with one to two years working with geological data and software.\n\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES\nAbility to communicate effectively in one-one-one and small group settings with clients, management, and colleagues.\n\nAptitude for computer software skills.\n\nStrong MS Office skills required including Project.\n\nGeological mapping software Geographix or similar a plus.\n\nMust have strong analytical skills and detail orientation.\n\nBasic proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.\n\nKnowledge of data analytics and laboratory core analysis is highly desirable, particularly Visual Basics for Applications (VBA) with excel or other programing languages that allow automation of data processing and visualization.\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nMust regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use sense of smell.\n\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nRegular exposure to fumes or airborne particles. Frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. Occasional work near moving mechanical parts and exposure to radiation risks. Noise level is typically moderate.\nCore Laboratories, including all of its affiliated and related entities, is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone. 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