Entry-Level Scientist or Engineer

Overview

New England Research, Inc. (NER) is seeking an Entry-Level Scientist or Engineer to join our team at our Vermont office.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in geoscience, physical science, mechanical, civil or electrical engineering, or a related discipline and will support a variety of projects involving experimental petrophysics, geomechanics, geophysics, reservoir characterization, and reservoir engineering.

The position will involve laboratory testing, data analysis, equipment assembly and troubleshooting, and support of custom-designed high-pressure and high-temperature experimental systems. The candidate should be comfortable working across multiple technical disciplines and contributing to the broad range of activities required in a small, technically focused company.

International travel is required.

Primary Functions

• Perform laboratory testing of rock samples under elevated pressure and temperature.
• Operate and maintain complex laboratory testing equipment.
• Process and reduce experimental data for analysis, review, and reporting in collaboration with NER technical staff.
• Assist with the design, assembly, modification, and repair of custom high-pressure and high-temperature laboratory equipment.
• Assist with equipment installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and training at customer sites.
• Support research and development projects involving rock properties and reservoir characterization.
• Work collaboratively with NER scientists, engineers, and customers on a variety of technical projects.
• Travel domestically and internationally to support equipment installation, testing, troubleshooting, and training.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Associates, Bachelor's or Master's degree in geoscience, physical science, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in laboratory testing of rocks at elevated temperature and pressure.
• Familiarity with the safe operation of complex laboratory and testing equipment.
• Experience with conventional and/or unconventional reservoir characterization is a plus.
• Background in mechanics of materials or rock mechanics is preferred.
• Experience with ultrasonic velocity, permeability, electrical properties, or other rock-property measurements is desirable.
• Programming or data-analysis experience using software languages such as Python or C is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small, multidisciplinary team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with customers and coworkers.
• Willingness to learn new technical disciplines and take on a variety of responsibilities.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.

About NER

New England Research, Inc. (NER) is a team of innovative scientists and engineers with expertise in using rock-property measurements to solve engineering problems.

Our corporate objective is to promote the integration of mechanical, electrical, and flow-property measurements to support data-driven models for reservoir characterization and engineering.

NER's activities are focused on three primary areas:

• Core Measurement Services – Laboratory measurement of rock properties under reservoir and in-situ conditions.
• Research and Development – Development of new techniques and approaches for rock-property measurement and analysis.
• Design and Manufacturing of Laboratory Equipment – Design, development, and manufacturing of custom laboratory systems for high-pressure and high-temperature rock testing.

· NER offers an opportunity to work on challenging, multidisciplinary projects involving rock mechanics, petrophysics, geophysics, reservoir engineering, instrumentation, and laboratory system development.

Send Resumes to: [email protected]

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person