Job Description

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

Research & Technology Group

Job Description:

Job Purpose and primary objectives:

We are delighted to present this excellent opportunity for an Analytical Technologist to join our distributed team of scientists who provide data and insight reaching across bp – from research and innovation into low carbon technologies, to critical business support for our global value chain.

The Analytical Chemistry team is encouraged to work across multiple interfaces to ensure business needs are met. The team develops and runs new analytical methods and equipment to support bp’s strategic framework across fuels (including biofuels), SAF, biogas, feedstocks, hydrogen, oil and gas, and cross‑cutting low‑carbon initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Deliver safe, standards‑adherent experimental operations, contributing to the development of a proactive safety culture.
• Guide in analytical science and the application of surface analysis techniques to deliver analytical testing and method development that address sophisticated problems across a wide range of business areas.
• Apply a high level of theoretical and practical laboratory expertise, demonstrating strong problem‑solving capability and meticulous attention to detail in equipment operation, methodologies, laboratory practices, and safety.
• Operate, calibrate, develop methods for, maintain, and solve analytical instrumentation in a safe and regulated manner.
• Contribute to the design and execution of experimental work and the interpretation of results.
• Partner with management to develop and implement the analytical strategy for the team, aligned with the global analytical function.

Essential Criteria & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Chemistry or related analytical science field, or demonstrated experience in analytical techniques.
• Resourceful experimentalist with practical research experience in analytical laboratory with experience with instrumentation including, elemental analysis of aqueous and organic samples by ICP-OES and ICP-MS as well as broader experience of WD-XRF and associated sample preparation.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience in bio-feedstock and crude distillate characterization techniques as well as catalyst characterization and is capable of interpreting and applying analytical results.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to present technical information to a diverse audience.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in chemistry, heterogeneous catalysis, or related fields.
• Broad knowledge and experience of analytical techniques in solid, liquid or gas phase mixtures.

About bp

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Advanced spectroscopies, Advanced spectroscopies, Analytical Chemistry, Analytical Separation Science, Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Communication, Continuous Improvement, Creativity and Innovation, Experimental Design, Hazard Identification, Imaging Techniques, Industry technology knowledge, Instrument Calibration, Laboratory Operations, Material science, Organizational Knowledge, Problem Solving, Product Development, Quality conformance, Research and Development, Science and Technology Leadership, Scientific publication, Separation science, Stakeholder Management {+ 2 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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