Entity: Technology Please read the information in thisjob post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected ofpotential candidates. Job Family Group: Research & TechnologyGroup Job Description: We aim to become a net-zero company by 2050,or sooner, and contribute to the global transition to net-zerocarbon. Our Technology community will play a pivotal role inachieving this goal. We are excited to offer an excellentopportunity for a Senior Analytical Technologist to join ourInvestigational Analysis team at the Technology Centre inPangbourne, UK. The Investigational Analysis (IA) team is part ofthe Applied Science and Technology group within Technology. Theteam brings in-depth technical expertise across various analyticaldisciplines to offer a forensic troubleshooting service at themolecular and structural chemistry level, spanning organic,inorganic, and physical chemistry. By combining detailed chemicalanalysis with materials science knowledge, the team delivers bothrapid and conclusive solutions, protecting the business and drivingproduct advancement. This role, reporting to the DisciplineManagement Lead for Investigational Analysis, is ideal forcandidates with a background in mass spectrometry andchromatography, enhancing the team’s existing technical strengths.Key Responsibilities: - Ensure safe and compliant operations,fostering a proactive safety culture through adherence to bp’s HSSEstandards, values, and behaviors. - Apply expertise in analyticalscience and groundbreaking techniques to perform analytical testingand method development, addressing complex problems across variousbusiness areas, with a particular focus on mass spectrometry andchromatography. - Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skillsand attention to detail in equipment operation, methodology, laboperations, and safety. - Organize and motivate oneself toefficiently deliver high-quality analytical data in response tospecific and unique queries or problems. - Collaborate withinternal partners, delivering timely test results andinterpretations. - Safely operate, calibrate, develop methods for,maintain, and troubleshoot analytical instrumentation. - Own andrefine analytical techniques for the team, offering boththeoretical and practical guidance, and coaching colleagues. -Identify and implement improvements in efficiency and effectivenesswithin your responsibilities. - Collaborate with management todevelop and implement the analytical strategic plan for your team,aligning with the global analytical function. What do we want tosee from you! - A degree or equivalent experience in Chemistry (ora related scientific field) and/or laboratory experience. - Provenexperience in an analytical chemistry laboratory, either inacademic or industry settings. - Self-motivated with the ability towork independently and in an agile manner, while also being astrong team player. - Skilled in engaging with various technicalstakeholders to understand their needs, define the problem, andpropose solutions. - Able to plan and execute analyses, presentingtechnical information clearly to diverse stakeholders. - Provenexpertise in analytical problem-solving. - Specialized knowledge inseparation science, particularly Mass Spectrometry andChromatography (liquid, gas, and gel permeation chromatography).Familiarity with other chromatography techniques such as IonChromatography, as well as analytical techniques like InfraredSpectroscopy, would be advantageous. - Digital proficiency ininformatics, data management, processing, and visualization tools,with knowledge of programming being a plus. - Familiarity withtesting lubricant or thermal management fluids is a benefit. -Experience with agile methodologies and working in agile teams(e.g., scrums) would be advantageous. Why join our team? At bp, weprovide an excellent working environment and employee benefits suchas an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance,tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft yourcareer path, life and health insurance, medical care package andmany others. We support our people to learn and grow in a diverseand challenging environment. We believe that our team isstrengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting aninclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treatedfairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that aremeaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit withyour life. These benefits can include flexible working options,collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and manyothers benefits. Reinvent your career as you help our business meetthe challenges of the future. Apply now! Travel RequirementNegligible travel should be expected with this role RelocationAssistance: This role is not eligible for relocation Remote Type:This position is not available for remote working Skills: Advancedspectroscopies, Advanced spectroscopies, Analytical Chemistry,Analytical Separation Science, Analytical Thinking, Communication,Courage, Data Analysis, Data Management, Digital fluency,Excellence, Experimental Design, Formulated product testing,Formulation Deployment, Formulation design, Imaging Techniques,Incident investigation and learning, Industry technology knowledge,Instrument maintenance, Intellectual Asset Management, KnowledgeSharing, Laboratory Operations, Product Development, Qualityconformance, Raw materials knowledge {+ 7 more} Legal Disclaimer:We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at ourcompany. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexualorientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status,neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status ordisability status. Individuals with an accessibility need mayrequest an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruitingprocess (e.g., accessing the job application, completing requiredassessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews,etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodationrelated to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you areselected for a position and depending upon your role, youremployment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. Thismay include pre-placement drug screening, medical review ofphysical fitness for the role, and background checks.
