Jobs/Vacancies
Positions Available at Osten Laboratory
Osten Laboratory is an Environmental and Petroleum testing laboratory. Our activities include use of instrumental methods to detect trace analysis that provides needed information for geological exploration, Environmental remediation and production activities.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Financial Bookkeeper
Location: Nigeria
Job Summary
- We are seeking a qualified Financial Bookkeeper with at least 3 years of experience managing company financial records.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, handling invoicing, receipts, tax filings, and maintaining compliance with statutory requirements.
- Experience in the oil and gas sector and proficiency with QuickBooks accounting software is a plus.
Key Responsibilities
- Invoicing and Receipts: Manage client invoicing, track payments, and issue receipts.
- Accounting Transactions: Handle all accounting transactions.
- Budget Management: Collate and manage the company’s budget.
- Bank Records: Oversee company bank records and transactions.
- Tax Filing: Handle all tax filings, including VAT, PAYE, and corporate tax submissions, ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Vendor Payments: Manage vendor payments and other payables
- Invoice Reconciliation: Reconcile customer invoices and vendor accounts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
- Account Reconciliation: Liaise with the finance consultant to perform reconciliations, ensuring financial statements are accurate and up to date.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with local laws and financial regulations while maintaining accurate financial records.
Education & Work Experience
- B.Sc / HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial bookkeeping.
- Previous experience in the oil and gas sector is a plus.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong understanding of financial processes and tax regulations.
- Experience in tax filing, invoice reconciliation, and accounting entries.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks accounting software is highly desirable.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Production Chemist
Location: Nigeria
Job Summary
- The role holder will be responsible for coordinating and managing laboratory testing of samples collected from clients’ assets and preparing detailed reports.
Key Responsibilities
- Performing routine sampling and analysis of hydrocarbon fluids, produced water, and gas samples for oil and gas facilities.
- Conducting laboratory chemical evaluations and field trials for clients’ production and specialty chemicals.
- Preparing and submitting bids, and executing assigned production chemistry contracts.
- Handling gas analyzers.
- Monitoring export and import gas quality, including CO2, H2S, ethyl mercaptan, copper corrosion, gas composition, and moisture content.
- Carrying out flow assurance testing on samples collected from clients’ assets.
- Managing chemical injection facilities for produced water re-injection and other chemical injection skids.
- Conducting additional sampling and analysis on installations as necessary.
- Overseeing operations of the production chemistry laboratory.
Education & Work Experience
- B.Sc / HND in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of demonstrable oil & gas production chemistry experience, including laboratory operations.
- Must possess an NYSC discharge certificate.
Skills & Competencies:
- Knowledge of gas sampling and analysis.
- Proficiency in gas chromatography and gas analyzer applications, including troubleshooting.
- Ability to troubleshoot and recommend process improvements for fluid sampling and analysis.
- Experience in laboratory chemical evaluation and performance testing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to meet tight deadlines.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- General proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Environmental Manager
Location: Port Harcourt, RIvers
Job Summary
- We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Environmental Manager to join our team in Port Harcourt.
- In this role, you will manage the Environmental Studies team, ensuring the highest quality of project deliverables and compliance monitoring for our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality Assurance: Liaise with the Environmental Lab team to ensure all analytical results adhere to QA/QC protocols.
- Environmental Data Gathering: Coordinate data gathering, and sample collections, and ensure a smooth workflow between the laboratory and field team.
- Client Relations: Foster strong relationships with clients by providing expert advisory and assessment services aimed at minimizing environmental impacts.
- Project Coordination: Manage client projects, coordinate external consultants, and liaise with regulatory agencies to facilitate client approvals.
- Technical Reporting: Collaborate with the team to carry out detailed technical reporting for client projects, including compliance reports, sustainability reports, and environmental studies.
Education & Work Experience
- Minimum Qualifications: BSc / HND in Environmental Sciences or a related science discipline field.
- Experience: At least 5 years of demonstrable experience in managing environmental studies and environmental laboratories, particularly within the oil and gas sector.
- Corporate Sustainability: Mid-level experience in corporate sustainability consultancy and reporting is required.
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulatory guidelines.
- Extensive experience in writing environmental technical reports and statistical analysis.
- Excellent command of Microsoft Office tools.
- Proficiency in GC and GCMC applications is a plus.
- Experience working within QA and to GLP standards.
- Knowledge of air dispersion modeling tools is an advantage.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong time management abilities, capable of delivering within tight deadlines.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
- Attention to detail and strong leadership abilities.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Job Title: Graduate Intern (Chemist)
Locations: Lagos, Warri – Delta and Port Harcourt, Rivers
Job Summary
- We are excited to offer an internship opportunity for Graduate Intern, ideal for recent with NYSC certificate looking to gain hands-on experience in environmental and Petroleum laboratory practices.
- This is a short-term internship (1 year), which offers valuable practical training and could potentially lead to a full-time role depending on individual performance.
Education & Work Experience
- Candidates should have a First Degree, preferably in chemistry or a related discipline, with a minimum of Second-Class Honors (Upper Division).
- Recent graduate with a degree in Chemistry or a related field.
- Must have completed NYSC within the last 3 years.
- Must be 27 years or younger by January 2025.
- Recent graduates currently mobilized for youth service in Lagos, Warri, or Port Harcourt are also eligible to apply.
Skills & Competencies:
- Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel, Ms word and Ms PowerPoint, in particular).
- Good analytical skills.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to learn
- Adaptability.
What we Offer
- A stipend of N1,800,000 per annum.
- Opportunity for mentorship from experienced professionals and potential for career growth.
- A chance to transition into a full-time role depending on your performance during the internship.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
