Oilfield Microbiology Specialist
Core
Lead technical services projects and develop innovative solutions to control microbiology-related challenges in downhole and surface systems for sustainable oil and gas production.
Role type
Principal Oilfield Microbiology Specialist (R&D)
Builds
Microbial control technologies, biocide treatment programs, and research methodologies for oilfield operations.
Domain
Oil & Gas / Upstream / Microbiology / Corrosion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
microbial control, biofilm growth simulation, microbial risk assessment, anti-biofouling technologies, molecular microbiology, metagenomics, bioinformatics, biocide screening, root-cause analysis, laboratory study design, research project initiation, team leadership, international collaboration, technical publication
Preferred skills
advanced multidisciplinary project leadership, mentoring R&D experts, connecting technology with operational excellence
Technologies
metagenomics, bioinformatics, biocide inhibitors, dissolvers, sensing equipment
Responsibilities
Design laboratory test matrix and conduct studies; conduct root-cause analysis of microbiology issues; evaluate microbial control technologies; design and optimize biocide treatment programs; develop new test methods; lead research team development; issue publications to peer-reviewed journals; mentor junior engineers and scientists
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship