The role will oversee a team developing, validating, and implementing analytical methods, managing high-throughput instruments, and ensuring data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards. The manager will drive efficiency by leveraging automated systems and AI-driven data analysis, contributing to the Bp strategic framework across fuels (including biofuels), SAF, biogas, feedstocks, hydrogen, oil and gas, and cross-cutting low-carbon initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivery of safe and compliant experimental operations and support of an HSSE culture.
• Management of the portfolio in analytical chemistry, including lead development, optimisation, and validation of analytical methods (HPLC, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS, ICP, NMR, etc.).
• Design, build, and deployment of high-throughput analytical automation systems (e.g. automated LC-MS, robotics).
• Integration of analytical workflows with existing laboratory information management systems (LIMS) and electronic lab notebooks (ELN).
• Implementation of AI and advanced software to speed up method development, data interpretation, and chromatography optimisation.
• Development, management, and delivery of the Team's annual programme according to resources and priorities.

The ideal candidate will have at least ten years' professional experience in an analytical science environment, a PhD in Chemistry (or MSc/BSc with 15+ years of experience), and a strong grasp of underlying fundamentals of analytical chemistry.

They will also have a record of strong scientific and team leadership, effective communication skills, and a proven track record of decision-making and appropriate risk-taking.

The role requires strong networking and influencing skills, and the ability to manage delivery of multiple projects across multiple interfaces.

Travel is expected to be up to 10%.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.

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