Analytical Technician (contract)

Job Title: Analytical technician

Job Location: Hull, Salt End (5 days a week onsite)

Contract Length: End of July 2027

Industry: Oil and Energy, Research and Innovation

Working Hours: 7.5 hours per day / 37.5 hours per week

Role Overview

This is an opportunity for an analytical technician to join our global team of skilled analytical practitioners who provide data and insight reaching across bp – from research and innovation into low carbon technologies, to critical business support for our global value chains.

The role is in the analytical chemistry team at bp’s low carbon innovation centre in Hull. This team is responsible for providing proprietary analytical expertise and services in support of research, product development, deployment and operational excellence, primarily to underpin bp’s efforts in process development, including low carbon refining technologies.

What you will do

• Undertaking laboratory analysis using a wide range of analytical techniques including proprietary procedures as well as international standards to generate high quality, timely results
• Delivering safe and compliant experimental operations, contributing to the development of a proactive safety culture.
• Daily running of lab equipment and apparatus, including setup, calibration, quality checks and basic problem solving
• Helping identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiency gains

What you will have

• Experience of working in industry or commercial analytical laboratories.
• Experience of working with ICP-OES and/or ICP-MS techniques
• Experience of analysis of complex mixtures such as oil, petrochemical and/or biofeedstock (e.g. fats, oils and greases) samples.
• Ability to work independently in laboratory environment and a proven track record of attention to detail and generation of accurate test data.
• Formal qualifications in laboratory operations would be desirable.
• Experience with the following techniques would be desirable: auto-titrations, ICP, elemental analysis by combustion methods, liquid phase extractions and separations.
• Experience and knowledge of laboratory risk assessments, COSHH assessment and control of work would be beneficial.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.