Biochemist I

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The s cientist will join our Biochemistry Team and will contribute to high - priority projects by characterizing enzyme activities and biochemical conversions and by engineering enzymes to advance low-carbon technologies . The individual will collaborate with a group of engineers and scientists including Synthetic Biolo gy, Analytical C hemistry, Computational Biology, & Bioprocess teams . The scientist will bring expertise in enzyme characterization and screening and bring a keen interest in scientific discovery. Key Accountabilities Spend 5 0 -75% of the ir time to build and conduct wet-lab experiments to characterize enzyme activity and perform qualitative and quantitative analysis of substrates and products via bio chemical assays . Be a subject matter expert in key enzymes of interest through review of literature and patents and will make recommendations to guide research accordingly . This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to discover improved enzyme sequences through a combination of sequence, st ructural, and/or computational methods . Participate in maintaining equipment , consuma bles , inventory , and safe practices, will write detailed SOP s , will maintain detailed records in Benchling , and will manage large data set s. This role will frequently update teams (typically through concise presentations) and will show aptitude for communicating and creating meaningful team interactions. This role will p romote safety initiatives and champion compliance with BP's Code of Conduct. Essential Criteria and Qualifications Enzymology : Knowhow and experience in enzyme function al characterization , identification of enzymes in crude mixtures, enzyme quantification, stability testing, and determination of constants from enzyme steady-state kinetic testing . Development of biochemical assays : including coupled assays, endpoint and continuous . Develop d ata analysis and visualization from high-throughput and quantitative experiments including statistical significance o f conclusions . Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and make concise summaries . Organization: Ability to prioritize responsibilities, respond flexibly to changing priorities, and work effectively in a multitasking and matrix environment. Safety: Ensure all laboratory and process development activities follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), environmental health and safety (EHS) guidelines, and quality standards at bp Biosciences Center. Other Desirable Experience: Hands-on e xperience with automation platforms and high-throughput assay development. Hands-on e xperience in biochemical characterization of saccharides and oligo-saccharides . Hands-on e xperience in s ynthetic b iology techniques , protein expression platforms , protein purification . Experience in protein structure/function predictions, substrate docking, MD, AI -based protein engineering tools and services . Experience in biofuels research. Education PhD d egree in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Bioengineering , or Master's plus minimum of 5 years of proven experience . How much do we pay (Base)? $102,000 - $170,000 USD *Note that the base pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting. We offer a reward and wellbeing package to enable your work to fit with your life. These can include, but are not limited to, access to health, vision and dental insurance, flexible working schedule, paid time off policy, discretionary annual bonus program, long-term incentive program, and a generous 401K matching program. You may learn more about our generous benefits at benefits@bp . Why Join Us? At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits (

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Entity: Technology Job Family Group: Research & Technology Group Job Description: The Fuels and Low Carbon Technology (F&LCT) team consists of over 300 technologists, scientists, and engineers who develop pioneering solutions to support BP's Fuels, Refining, Bioenergy, and Hydrogen businesses. This group also supports the Technology division through innovation management, modeling, digital science, and academic research programs. The Bioenergy & Hydrogen Technology team (B&HT) brings together scientists and engineers dedicated to delivering low-carbon energy solutions that align with BP's strategy, while also supporting the technological needs of our oil and gas projects. The team works across many of BP's businesses, advancing areas such as novel feedstocks, biofuels and advanced biofuels, and hydrogen.

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