Optical Spectroscopy Technologist

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• Champion Optical Spectroscopy technologies and its advanced applications for R&D and business.
• Solve problems in energy industry using advanced Optical Spectroscopy techniques.
• Assist research programs involving the molecular characterization of complex mixtures using primarily Optical Spectroscopic methods.
• Under limited supervision, safely performs advanced optical spectroscopic analysis of petrochemical feeds, intermediates, products, and catalysts using complex instrumentation and/or advanced techniques.
• Independently conduct sophisticated analytical tests following non-standard analytical procedures with minimal guidance, all per quality and controls requirements.
• Sample analysis may include but is not limited to: hydrocarbons, catatalysts, source rock extracts, and crude oils.
• Assist development of analytical methods, meet project deliverables, evaluate data, and install and troubleshoot laboratory instruments/data.
• Maintain, service, calibrate and repair equipment and instruments based on knowledge of equipment, instrument operation, and experimental requirements.
• Compile, summarize, analyze, interpret and report experimental / test data and information with understanding of broad research objectives.

Skills and Qualifications

• Possess a B.S. with 5 years’ experience or M.S. degree in chemistry or related field.
• Prior experience with Optical Spectroscopic techniques (FT-IR, Raman, Fluorescence, UV-Vis) including analyses, data processing and instrument maintenance.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow proper lab procedures.
• Willingness to be involved in research that is highly exploratory in nature and may support programs within division and affiliate organizations.
• Good communication skills for understanding and describing scientific observations, experimental plans and results, equipment and material design concepts.
• Ability to quickly learn new tasks and integrate them into workflows.
• Organized, punctual, and takes full responsibility for laboratory procedural compliance and…