Specialized Testing - Separations Technologist

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Location:

Spring, TX, US, 77389

Company Name:
Exxon Mobil

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At Exxon Mobil, our vision is to lead in energy innovations that advance modern living while reducing emissions. As one of the world’s largest publicly traded energy and chemical companies, we are powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by the pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

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Exxon Mobil's state-of-the-art campus north of Houston serves as home to its Upstream, Product Solutions and Low Carbon Solutions businesses and their associated service groups. The facility opened in 2014 and accommodates more than 10,000 employees and visitors.

By bringing many global functional groups together, the campus provides employees with the tools and capabilities needed today, and in the future, to achieve business objectives and accelerate the discovery of new resources, technologies and products. It was designed to foster improved collaboration, creativity and innovation and enhance the company’s ability to attract, develop and retain the top talent in the industry.

The campus is located in Spring, Texas, on 385 wooded acres immediately to the west of Interstate Highway 45 (I-45), at the intersection of I-45 and the Hardy Toll Road, approximately 25 miles from the cultural vibrancy of downtown Houston.

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Characterize fluid, rock, and material samples using advanced analytical techniques with a focus on gas chromatography-based instrumentation.

• Support research programs involving the molecular characterization of complex mixtures using primarily gas chromatography (GC) methods
• Provide sample analysis including, but is not limited to, sediment and source rock extracts, crude oils, and refined products
• Perform routine calibration, cleaning, and maintenance of instrumentation
• Follow laboratory safety procedures, chemical hygiene plans and PPE requirements
• Comply with quality management systems (e.g., ISO, GLP, internal QC standards)

Skills and Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. degree in chemistry, geochemistry, biochemistry, or related field with an emphasis on analytical separation
• Hands-on experience operating GC systems with different detectors such as FID, TCD, MS, VUV, and chemiluminescence, including analyses, data processing and instrument maintenance
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow proper lab procedures and uphold good housekeeping practices in lab
• 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 safe laboratory operations including equipment maintenance, chemical and supply ordering, chemical inventory, safe handling and disposal of hazardous chemicals
• Effective in a team working environment, enjoys challenges, and committed to lifelong learning
• Strictly adhere to SOPs for different methods and workflows
• Comfortable and confident in working with solvents…