Analytical Science: Optical Spectroscopist

Description

• Champion optical spectroscopy technologies and its advanced applications for R&D and business.
• Develop analytical methods or characterization protocols in optical spectroscopy and related characterization fields.
• Provide technical expertise in supporting established test methods as test method owner.
• 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.
• 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 advanced optical spectroscopic methodology and data analysis strategy to enable R&D and deploy methods and tools to support business

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills such as communication, relationship building, initiative, adaptable, positive attitude, and team building.
• Track record in publications, patents and/or technical articles.
• Track record in poster and oral presentations in major conferences.
• Experience and understanding of hydrocarbon based products, properties/ structure relationship preferred.
• Excellent foundation in technical problem solving skills to assist in troubleshooting for sample, method or equipment issues.
• Highly self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Proficiency in fundamental understanding and operations of different optical spectroscopies, including FT-IR, FT-NIR, Raman, Fluorescence, UV-Vis etc and related microscopy techniques.
• Technical leadership and problem solving in energy transition using optical spectroscopy and other analytical approaches (e.g. NMR, chromatography, mass spectrometry, elemental analysis).
• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or related fields with 2+ years’ experience in optical spectroscopy method development.
• Work experience in chemical and biochemical industry or research laboratories preferred.
• Advanced understanding and application of principles, concepts, and practices of analytical chemistry is required.
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance