BP
Analytical Chemist
United States of America - California - San Diego · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 hours ago
AccessibilityResearchExperimental DesignLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsFermentation
About the role
- The successful candidate will become part of a collaborative team of scientists and must demonstrate excellent communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, coupled with a keen enthusiasm for scientific discovery.
- They will ensure meticulous maintenance of laboratory records, operate state-of-the-art analytical equipment, and effectively communicate results to team members.
- Rapidly adapt to new analytical techniques and protocols and contribute to the development, optimization, and validation of new analytical methods.
Responsibilities
- Maintain thorough, accurate experimental records and ensure data integrity and traceability.
- At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment.
Requirements
- If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy.
- Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or Biochemistry with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or
- M.S. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or Biochemistry with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or
- B.S. in Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, or Biochemistry with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
- Experience and Required Qualifications
- Proven ability to work safely and independently within a laboratory setting.
- Strong proficiency in generating, interpreting, and reporting high‑quality data within defined timelines.
Skills
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- Demonstrated troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
Compensation
- How much do we pay (Base)? (102,000.00 & 189,000.00 USD)
Benefits
- There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life.
- These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!
Company info
- Work safely and autonomously in a laboratory environment, maintaining strict adherence to HSSE requirements, standard operating procedures, and bp's Code of Conduct.
- Independently perform sample preparation and instrumental analysis using advanced chromatographic techniques, including liquid, gas, and ion chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry.
- Support multiple projects concurrently in a fast‑paced, multidisciplinary research environment, working both independently and as part of project teams.
- Evaluate data quality, interpret results, and clearly communicate scientific findings through well‑structured written reports and oral presentations.
- Education
- Advanced technical expertise in analytical techniques, particularly chromatography.
- Demonstrated experience developing and optimizing analytical methods for diverse analytes (e.g., small molecules, proteins, fermentation products) in complex matrices using UPLC, IC, and GC coupled with MS.
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