Associate Technician

Job Family Group:

Research & Technology Group

Job Description:

Job Summary**

BP Lubricants USA Inc. is seeking an Associate Technician to contribute to the development and optimization of cutting-edge lubricant technologies. This role involves supporting research and development initiatives, conducting experiments, and collaborating with a team of scientists and engineers to drive innovation in the lubricants sector.

Job Responsibilities**

* Assist in the design and execution of experiments, including the preparation of samples and operation of laboratory equipment.
* Collect, record, and analyze experimental data, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
* Contribute to the development of novel processes and new process technology scale-up, applying principles of bioprocess design and process safety engineering.
* Support technoeconomic evaluations of new processes and products, considering life cycle and circularity principles.
* Participate in multi-physics modelling and thermophysical modelling to understand and predict material behavior.
* Communicate experimental results and findings effectively through written reports and presentations.
* Collaborate actively in group problem-solving sessions, bringing to bear analytical thinking to address technical challenges.
* Contribute to scientific publications and internal technical reports.
* Embrace thought leadership by staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.

Job Qualifications**

* Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific rigor.
* Demonstrated analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Experience with experimental design and data analysis.
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment, demonstrating group problem-solving capabilities.
* Familiarity with concepts related to life cycle and circularity is a plus.
* Exposure to multi-physics modelling, thermophysical modelling, or bioprocess design is desirable.
* Understanding of new process technology scale-up and novel process development principles.
* Knowledge of process safety engineering principles.
* A keen interest in science and technology leadership.
* Experience with scientific publication is an advantage.
* Basic understanding of technoeconomic evaluation of processes and products.

Why join us
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering 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 ( https://exploreyourbenefits.com/landing.html) 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!
 
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

How much do we pay (Base)? (70,000 - 85,000(Minimum & Maximum))

*Please note the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting.  You may learn more about our generous benefits here Explore Our Benefits.

Travel Requirement:

Negligible travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Bioprocess Design, Catalysis (Inactive), Chemical kinetic modelling, Communication, Creativity and Innovation, Curiosity, Experimental Design, Group Problem Solving, Industry technology knowledge, Intellectual Asset Management, Life cycle and circularity, Multi-physics modelling, New process technology scale-up, Novel process development, Pilot and demonstration plant operation, Presenting, Process Safety Engineering, Science and Technology Leadership, Scientific publication, Talent Matching, Technoeconomic evaluation of processes, Thermophysical modelling, Thought Leadership

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