Job title: Staff Scientist - Analytical Chemistry
Req ID: 59241BR
Job category: Research & Technology
Sub-category: Research, Development & Technology
Countries (State/Region): United States - California
Location: San Diego
Role synopsis: We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Analytical Chemistry Projects Specialist with substantial industrial experience and versatile hands-on expertise to join our Analytical Chemistry and Process Analytics team. The successful candidate will contribute to a number of projects supporting optimization of the current lignocellulosic ethanol (LC) technology platform, as well as development of new biofuels technology platforms.
Work activities will be equally split between the following:
(a) Providing analysis of large and small molecule samples generated at different stages of the LCE bioprocess using a range of conventional analytical instrumentation and software to provide information on compounds present and quantities of these, optimization of existing and development of new analytical methods for identification and/or quantification of unknown compounds, delivery of high quality and accurate analytical chemistry data and information, providing instrumentation support as needed, and writing and validating analytical procedures.
(b) Providing expert Analytical LIMS and laboratory automation support by managing all LIMS workflows and leading projects that increase end-to-end automation such as barcoding and LIMS Link.
Reports to Resource Manager, Analytical and Process Analytics.
Key accountabilities: • Optimizing existing and developing new analytical methods for analysis of small and large molecule samples using a variety of analytical instrumentation including HPLC, GC, IC, and ICP.
• Generating, recording, interpreting, and reporting high quality and accurate analytical chemistry data and information.
• Writing, optimizing, and validating SOPs and SOMs for analytical instrumentation and methods.
• LIMS expert that manages all LIMS needs for Analytical and Process Analytics team, responsible for adding / maintaining tests and analysis and managing analytical workflows.
• Analytical lead for laboratory automation projects that increase end-to-end automation such as barcoding and LIMS Link.
Essential Education: • B.S. or M. Sc. in Analytical Chemistry or related Life Sciences discipline.
• Expert knowledge of LIMS.
• At least 5 years of industrial experience.
Essential experience and job requirements: • Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to perform successfully in an ambiguous environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Extensive hands-on experience with analytical techniques including HPLC, GC, IC, and ICP.
• Experience with biomass and lignocellulosic ethanol process samples characterization.
• Experience with analytical instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Expert knowledge of LIMS and related data parsing software packages.
• Experience with implementation of laboratory automation solutions, such as barcoding.
• Excellent technical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent record keeping, oral communication, and writing skills.
Eligibility Requirements: If you are applying for a position in the United States, you must be at least 18 years of age, legally authorized to work in the United States; and not require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., TN, H1B status), now or in the future.
Other Requirements (eg Travel, Location): • Occasional travel, up to 10%.
• English fluency, both verbal and written.
Biofuels Capabilities:
• Value Creator: Focuses their energy on the actions that will add the greatest value to Biofuels, showing initiative, flexibility and resilience in doing so. Seeks to exceed expectations and look beyond the tried and tested to solve problems.
• People Developer: Works to achieve own and others’ potential. Balances the pressure to focus on short-term delivery with the longer-term need to develop the next generation of talent for the business.
• Great Partner: Builds strong and enduring relationships across and outside the business. Collaborates effectively at all levels, recognising the value of those with different expertise and from different backgrounds.
• Operational Expertise: Simplifies and clarifies situations and processes; delivers operational value through intelligent application of processes; strives for “silent running” operations.
Desirable criteria & qualifications: • Working proactively and collaboratively to support cross-functional project teams.
• Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, being able to handle multiple projects at once.
• Energetic, highly self-motivated, excellent communication skills, and able to work efficiently and productively with others in a fast-paced team environment.
Relocation available: Yes - Domestic (In country) only
Travel required: Yes - up to 10%
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.
BP Alternative Energy invests in new ways of providing customers with clean, secure energy. Launched in 2005, it comprises BP’s biofuels and wind businesses as well as the company’s corporate venturing activities — with a total investment of $7 billion over seven years. These activities will shape the evolution of the global energy industry in the coming decades.
Since 2006, BP has committed more than $2billion to biofuels research, development and operations globally as a response to increasing energy demand and the need to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions from transport fuels.
Disclaimer: If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process. The drug screen requires a hair test for which BP must be able to obtain a sufficient hair sample for analysis (~4 cm/1 ½” scalp, or >2 cm/¾” body – arms & armpits/legs/chest).
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Segment: Alternative Energy
Application close date: 16-Dec-2014
Removal Time: 23:59 (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Removal Date: 16-Dec-2014