Associate Technologist, Analytical

Job summary

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

Research & Technology Group

Job Description:

Our ambition is to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero carbon. Our Applied Sciences and Technology community will be key in making this a reality.

We have a vacancy within this community for an Associate Technologist in the Analytical Core Test team that performs high throughput, high quality, bespoke analysis to support stakeholders and the wider bp business.

Job Purpose:

The role entails providing analytical testing expertise and services to the whole of bp: to support research, product development, product deployment, motorsport and blend plant activities.

As an Associate Technologist, you will be assisting in the development of technical capability and ways of working that enables us to deliver our aims at pace and to showcase our technology and build high-value relationships with our partners and customers.

This is an operational analytical role in a team of technical specialists responsible for the fast, efficient and accurate analysis of samples.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver safe and reliable operations through commitment to bp’s HSSE standards, values and behaviours.
• Undertake analysis of lubricants and additives using a wide range of analytical techniques to international standards and local procedures to generate high quality, accurate results.
• Take ownership of your test workload - prioritise and batch tests as necessary, gain an awareness of customer and business requirements.
• Flexibility of response to changing priorities is a key requirement.
• Responsible for the daily running of lab equipment and apparatus, including setup, calibration, quality checks and basic problem solving.
• Actively contribute to the efficient running of the team and wider activities, for example booking in/out and progressing samples between areas.
• Proactively assisting colleagues as required, working closely with the Departmental Technologists to achieve optimum performance and efficiency.
• Help identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiency.

What do we want see from you!

• Degree in Chemistry (or relevant scientific discipline) or equivalent laboratory experience.
• Experience of analytical testing of lubricants, additives, coolants and electric vehicle fluids would be advantageous as would ICP-OES experience.
• Self-starter with the ability to work in an agile and independent manner whilst also being a strong team player.
• Proven track record of attention to detail and generation of accurate test data.
• Strong HSSE mindset and previous experience of working in a laboratory environment.

Why join our team?

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

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, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits.

Reinvent your career as you help our business meet the challenges of the future.

Apply now!

Travel Requirement

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is not available for remote working

Skills:

Advanced spectroscopies, 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, Knowledge Sharing, Laboratory Operations, Product Development, Quality conformance, Raw materials knowledge {+ 7 more}

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, 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.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.