Optical Spectroscopy Technologist
Spring, TX, US
About us
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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.
The campus was constructed to the highest standards of energy efficiency and environmental stewardship. Its design incorporates extensive research into best practices in building and workplace design through extensive benchmarking of the world’s top academic, research, and corporate facilities.
Learn more about what we do in Houston here.
What role you will play in our team
- 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.
About you
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 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.
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
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Knowledge of optical spectroscopic technologies such as IR, Raman, Fluorescence and UV-Vis. Familiarity of the following sampling techniques: reflections, transmission, heated ATR, in-situ ATR, in-situ Raman, in-situ DRIFT, & Photoacoustic spectroscopy.
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Knowledge of related microscopy techniques (IR, Raman and Fluorescence) is a plus.
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Application of advanced software tools (database searching e.g. Know-It-All).
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Knowledge of Chemometric modeling is a plus.
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Programming or scripting skills for data automation (Python) is a plus.
Your benefits
An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.
We offer you:
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Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life.
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Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match.
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Workplace Flexibility: We have several programs such as “Flex your Day”, providing ad-hoc flexibility around when and where you work, as well as longer-term programs such as leaves of absence and part-time work.
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
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Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing.
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Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you.
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Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.
More information on our Company’s benefits can be found at www.exxonmobilfamily.com.
Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.
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Job ID: 82537
Nearest Major Market: Houston
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