Organic Chemistry Lead

18h18 hours ago

Bengaluru, IN · Full-time · INR 2,500,000 – INR 4,000,000

About this role

As the Organic Chemistry Lead within bp's Fuels & Low Carbon Technology group, you will drive fundamental and exploratory studies in organic synthesis and bio-feedstock conversions. This role reports to the Applied Chemistry Manager and is central to supporting bp's low carbon growth across biofuels, SAF, biogas, hydrogen, and novel feedstocks.

Day-to-day, you will lead experimental programmes in organic synthesis, designing and executing safe, standards-adherent laboratory work. Your hands-on expertise in synthesis, retrosynthesis, and methodology development will directly shape new conversion technologies and the appraisal of emerging processes.

You will join a global team of over 300 technologists, scientists, and engineers collaborating across bp's technology function. The Bioenergy & Hydrogen Technology team provides a dynamic environment where innovation from early-stage concepts through deployment-ready solutions is the norm, supported by academic research partnerships and digital science.

This role offers tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path alongside an open and inclusive culture. You will contribute to bp's ambitious energy transition goals while benefiting from excellent working conditions and a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

Requirements

PhD in Chemistry or a related field, or a Master's/Bachelor's degree with demonstrated relevant experience.
Experience in chemistry, organic chemistry synthesis, organic feedstock conversion, or related fields.
Strong knowledge in synthesis, retrosynthesis, and methodology.
Substantial laboratory experience in organic synthesis, including methodology development and retrosynthetic analysis.
Expertise in green chemistry, catalysis, column chromatography, and compound characterisation (NMR, GC/LC‑MS).
Hands‑on experience with glovebox and Schlenk line techniques.
Resourceful experimentalist with practical research capabilities.

Responsibilities

Deliver safe, standards‑adherent experimental operations aligned with bp's HSSE expectations.
Conduct fundamental and exploratory studies in chemistry, organic synthesis, and bio-feedstock conversions to support deployed technology and appraise new processes.
Lead experimental programmes in organic synthesis to develop new technology for conversion chemistry.
Design, execute, and interpret experimental work to deliver upon set objectives.
Provide expertise in laboratory-scale evaluation and measurement, including application of innovative analytical techniques.
Develop relevant in-house capability by identifying and implementing standard methodologies in chemistry from industry and academia.