Analytical Experimentalist- HoustonTX

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137002BR

Job Title:

Analytical Experimentalist- Houston,TX

No. of Positions:

1

Job Description:

The Analytical Chemistry US Team ensures developing and providing safe, innovative and cost-effective Technology and Analytical Chemistry services to support Shell P&T, Downstream and Upstream businesses, both in the US and globally. As the Experimentalist, you will be part of the US Analytical Chemistry department’s Catalyst Characterization and Organic Elemental team (CATCH – OE). The team is responsible for analytical work including but not limited to routine, non-routine, method design, manufacturing and technical service support to a broad range of customers. The role will primarily focus on support for the organic elemental side of the team, but support across the CATCH team is expected as a career growth opportunity.

Purpose and Accountabilities:

As the Analytical Experimentalist you will:


Perform sample preparation and analysis in conformance with established analytical and safety procedures, using a range of solid and liquid chemicals, laboratory glassware, heating blocks, ovens, electronic balances, instruments and automated robots, with due attention to safety, with minimal assistance.
Day-to-day hands-on work in the laboratory while paying close attention to safety and quality.
Apply HSSE rules, recognize possible hazards, act upon them, and initiate work process changes where needed. Gain knowledge of Management of Change work process and initiate when needed; understand the Permit to Work process.
Determine the appropriate method to use for a range of routine and non-routine samples, using and adapting, with some assistance from Chemist colleagues, sample preparation and instrumental methods.
Responsible for identifying periodic maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of analytical instruments and coordinating with subject matter experts to drive to a solution
Perform calibration following established procedures, modify under guidance by experience colleagues as needed. Evaluate QA sample results and instrument output to ensure data quality and address data quality issues as they arise.
Report and discuss results with local & global sample submitters, which requires interacting with local and off-site Shell staff via verbal and electronic communication tools. Initiate work to modify analytical procedures as required
Oversight and training of On-Site Service Providers performing testing, while paying close attention to safety and quality.
General knowledge and awareness of automation and robotics specific to lab workflows, be able to identify issues and escalate as needed.
Worked in a lab setting and exposure in any or all of the following chemical analytic methods:
CHNSO methods of analysis across a variety of instruments and techniques
Flashpoint, D92, D93, D56, D86 methods as required
Physical properties such as Density, Viscosity, Water, MCR
Titrations including but not limited to total acid and base number


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Auto req ID:

137002BR

Skillpool:

R&D - Experimental

Country of Work Location:

United States

Employment Type:

Full Time

Company Description:

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals. As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business. Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

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Work Location:

Houston - Westhollow Technology Center

Requirements:


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer both now and in the future.
BS in Chemistry or equivalent degree with at least 3 years of experience in an analytical lab setting
Demonstrated ability to set-up and calibrate analytical systems.
Demonstrated experience using relevant Analytical instruments, performing routine to moderately complex data analysis, and reporting routine results to customers for Analytical technical areas mentioned above.
Demonstrated ability to handle a limited range of sample-dependent method adaption for non-routine samples.
Demonstrated ability to utilize and adapt IT tools. Experience with any of the following Sample Manager, ELN, OpenLab, DMKE, Cispro or other labs IT tools is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to manage delivery for a broad set of test methods/instruments where priorities and timelines can vary over time, and initiate action when these cannot be successfully managed.
Passion to work in and assist in designing the lab of the future. Experience with lab systems, robotics, and automation is a plus.


City, State (if applicable):

Houston, TX

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