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Test or analyze geological samples, crude oil, or minerals to detect presence of petroleum, gas, or mineral deposits indicating potential for exploration or production or to determine physical or chemical properties to ensure that products meet quality standards.

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• Test and analyze samples to determine their content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus or testing equipment.
• Collect or prepare solid or fluid samples for analysis.
• Assemble, operate, and maintain field and laboratory testing, measuring, and mechanical equipment, working as part of a crew when required.
• Compile and record testing and operational data for review and further analysis.
• Supervise well exploration, drilling activities, or well completions.
• Inspect engines for wear or defective parts, using equipment or measuring devices.
• Prepare notes, sketches, geological maps, or cross sections.
• Participate in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, or oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging, or underground mine survey programs.
• Plot information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions, or other databases.
• Adjust or repair testing, electrical, or mechanical equipment or devices.

• Conductivity meters
• Dropping pipettes
• Laboratory crushers or pulverizers
• Magnetometer geophysical instruments
• Spectrophotometers

• Analytical or scientific software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Graphics or photo imaging software
• Map creation software
• Word processing software