Job title Analytical Chemist - Spectroscopy Expert
Req ID 21424BR
Job category: Research & Technology
Sub-category: Research, Development & Technology
Countries (State/Region): United States - California
Location: San Diego
We are seeking a highly motivated, creative, and collaborative scientist with a strong academic background and versatile hands-on expertise to join our Analytical Chemistry team.
The successful candidate will contribute to a number of projects supporting optimization and commercialization of current lignocellulosic ethanol process and development of new biofuels technology platforms.
Work activities will include analysis of samples generated at different stages of the bioprocess using a range of spectroscopy and other analytical techniques, instrumentation and software to provide information on compounds present and quantities of compounds present, optimization of existing and development of new analytical methods for identification of unknown compounds, delivery of high quality and accurate analytical chemistry data and information, effective supervision and mentorship for analytical chemistry research associates, and subject matter expert interaction with cross-functional project teams.
Key accountabilities Successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing and implementing spectroscopy methods for characterization of biomass feedstocks and online lignocellulosic process monitoring.
- Analyzing process samples using spectroscopy and chromatography techniques, such as NIR, midIR, HPLC, GC, IC, ICP, LC MS/MS, and GC-MS.
- Developing new methods and troubleshooting techniques for the analysis of biomass and other process samples.
- Developing, optimizing, and validating analytical SOPs.
- Generating, reporting, interpreting and recording high quality and accurate analytical chemistry data and information.
- Performing in a leadership role within the Analytical Chemistry team to train and mentor the next generation of research associates and scientists.
- Working proactively and collaboratively to support cross-functional project teams across the BP Biofuels organization.
- Keeping abreast of new analytical technologies and identifying those which could benefit BP Biofuels technology platforms and health and safety issues in all aspects of the work undertaken.
Essential Education - A Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or related Life Sciences discipline with emphasis in spectroscopy and multiple years of postdoctoral or industrial experience is required. Industrial experience is preferred.
Essential experience and job requirements - Hands-on experience in state-of-the-art spectroscopy techniques and hardware, strong chemometric modeling and analytical software skills.
- Strong academic background in qualitative and quantitative analytical chemistry, excellent technical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to QC and interpret analytical data to help guide research efforts of project teams.
- Ability and willingness to provide mentorship to analytical research associates.
- Excellent record keeping, oral communication, and writing skills.
Biofuels Competencies:
Value Creator – Focuses their energy on the actions that will give the greatest return, showing pace, flexibility and resilience in doing so. Take appropriate risks and tries out new ways of solving problems.
Great Partner - Builds strong and enduring partnerships based upon excellence in what they do, sound decision making and strong negotiation skills.
Develop Others - Gets the very best out of people in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Balances the pressure to focus on short-term development with the longer term need to develop the next generation of talent for the business.
Other essential skills and knowledge - Strong background in qualitative and quantitative analytical chemistry with focus on spectroscopy and online process monitoring.
- Knowledge of operation and maintenance of online spectroscopy instrumentation and hands on expertise in chemometric modeling.
- Experience with biomass characterization using offline and online NIR systems.
- Experience with midIR and other spectroscopy methodologies for online process monitoring.
- Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, being able to handle multiple projects at once; demonstrated ingenuity in dealing with complex problems.
- Energetic, highly self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and able to efficiently and productively work with others in a fast-paced team environment.
Desirable criteria & qualifications - Hands-on expertise with HPLC, GC, IC, ICP, LC MS/MS and GC-MS techniques, including hardware skills (instrument operation and troubleshooting) and software skills (LIMS, statistical analysis.
Relocation available Yes - Domestic (In country) only
Travel required Yes - up to 25%
Is this a part time position? No
About BP Our business is the exploration, production, refining, trading and distribution of energy. This is what we do, and we do it on a truly global scale. With a workforce of 80,000 employees, BP operates with business activities and customers in more than 80 countries across six continents. Every day, we serve millions of customers around the world. We are continually looking for talented, committed and ambitious people to help us shape the face of energy for the future.
At BP Alternative Energy we're investing in new ways of providing energy - from innovative new solar and wind businesses to advanced biofuels and clean energy technologies such as the capture and storage of carbon dioxide from traditional fossil fuels. These will provide customers with clean, secure energy - and they will shape the evolution of the global energy industry in the coming decades.
In Biofuels, our business in conventional products such as bio-ethanol is already substantial, accounting for about 10% of the world market. However, as well as providing today's biofuels, we're also developing tomorrow's. We are investing $500 million over 10 years in the Energy Biosciences Institute to explore options for advanced biofuels and other applications of biotechnology to energy.
Disclaimer If you are selected for the position, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and alcohol screening if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.
BP is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply online click Apply Now and search the BP site using Req ID: 34662BR.
To apply online click Apply Now and search the BP site using Req ID: 34662BR.