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Analytical Science: Optical Spectroscopist
Exxonmobil
A global energy leader, providing oil, natural gas, and petrochemical products and services.
Develop and lead optical spectroscopy methods for energy research and analytics.
9d ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Houston, TX
Hybrid
Company Size
104,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Project Management
Consulting
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Building & Construction
Automotive
Agriculture
Consumer Products
Healthcare & Medical
Chemical
Role
What you would be doing
method development
optical spectroscopy
data analysis
research leadership
technical expertise
tool deployment
Develop advanced optical spectroscopic methodology and data analysis strategy to enable R&D and deploy methods and tools to support business
Solve problems in energy industry using advanced optical spectroscopy, in combination with adjacent analytical techniques (e.g. NMR, chomatography, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis).
Utilize analytical capabilities to advance research program by meeting key program deliverables.
Contribute to publications by conducting independent research and collaboratively within multidisciplinary matrix environment.
Remain current in the field of optical spectroscopy through literature, scientific meetings, and seminars. Prepare written, verbal and visual materials for internal presentations and external scientific meetings.
Develop analytical methods or characterization protocols in optical spectroscopy and related characterization fields.
Advance research and develop new analytical technologies and methodologies to solve complex technical and scientific problems with creative and independent scientific thinking. Independently drive and lead scientific, strategic and operational aspects of studies to completion.
Champion optical spectroscopy technologies and its advanced applications for R&D and business.
Provide technical expertise in supporting established test methods as test method owner.
What you bring
ph.d.
analytical chemistry
optical spectroscopy
chemometrics
matlab
python
Highly self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and communication (oral and written) skills.
Advanced understanding and application of principles, concepts, and practices of analytical chemistry is required.
Technical leadership and problem solving in energy transition using optical spectroscopy and other analytical approaches (e.g. NMR, chromatography, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis).
Work experience in chemical and biochemical industry or research laboratories preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills such as communication, relationship building, initiative, adaptable, positive attitude, and team building.
Proficiency in multivariate analysis techniques (Chemometrics), data processing skills, statistical analysis, and programing skills (e.g. Matlab, Python) are preferred.
Operate effectively in a multidisciplinary matrix research environment, providing leadership and insight in the discipline. This role demands a significant experience of interacting with both internal and external collaborators.
Excellent foundation in technical problem solving skills to assist in troubleshooting for sample, method or equipment issues.
Experience and understanding of hydrocarbon based products, properties/ structure relationship preferred.
Track record in poster and oral presentations in major conferences.
Proficiency in fundamental understanding and operations of different optical spectroscopies, including FT-IR, FT-NIR, Raman, Fluorescence, UV-Vis etc and related microscopy techniques.
Track record in publications, patents and/or technical articles.
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or related fields with 2+ years’ experience in optical spectroscopy method development.
Familiarity with analysis of hydrocarbons, carbon products (e.g. carbon fiber, graphitic materials, coke), biological materials (e.g. algae, cellulose and their conversion products) is a plus.
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