Connected Lab Junior Analyst

bp · Energy, Resources & Utilities

IN: Bangalore Technology BTC Office
Hybrid
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About the job

Entity:

Technology

Job Family Group:

Research & Technology Group

Job Description:

At bp, we provide an excellent working environment and employee benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others.

Job Purpose

The Connected Lab Junior Analyst supports the deployment, configuration, integration and continuous improvement of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and laboratory data management solutions across bp's R&D laboratories, with a particular focus on enabling Day 1 operations for the Bengaluru Technology Centre.

Working as part of the Lab Automation, LIMS & Data Management team, the role collaborates with laboratory users, digital teams, data specialists, suppliers and project teams to gather requirements, support implementation activities and help ensure laboratory data is captured, managed and accessible throughout its lifecycle. The role contributes to the successful deployment of LIMS, data management and integration solutions that improve laboratory efficiency, compliance, data quality and digital enablement.

Key Accountabilities

Facilitate requirements gathering activities through workshops, interviews, process mapping and stakeholder engagement.

Engage with scientists, laboratory personnel and subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand current laboratory workflows, sample management processes, data requirements and operational challenges.

Support the definition of project scope, objectives, requirements and success criteria for LIMS and data management initiatives.

Document business, process, functional, integration and reporting requirements using agreed standards and methodologies.

Develop and maintain current-state and future-state process maps covering laboratory operations and supporting digital workflows.

Analyse information gathered to find opportunities for standardisation, digitisation, process simplification and operational efficiency.

Maintain traceability of requirements, actions, risks, assumptions and decisions throughout project delivery.

Support the Connected Lab Specialist and wider project team through coordination of requirements, actions and delivery activities across multiple workstreams.

Support the deployment, configuration and continuous improvement of LIMS and laboratory data management solutions.

Work closely with the Lab Automation Specialist and Automation workstream to ensure LIMS, robotics, orchestration platforms, equipment integrations and laboratory processes are deployed as a connected end-to-end solution.

Collaborate with Data Management specialists, Digital Security, Digital Delivery, system integrators and vendors to support integrated laboratory workflows and data flows.

Participate in system configuration, testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), deployment and operational handover activities.

Support user training, adoption and change management activities to drive successful implementation and sustainable business outcomes.

Assist with testing and validation of data interfaces and workflows to ensure information is transferred accurately and reliably between systems.

Support identification and development of AI, analytics and reporting use cases through improved access to structured laboratory data.

Contribute to development and implementation of laboratory data management approaches, standards and best practices across Downstream R&D.

Support implementation of data governance, taxonomy and master data management activities to improve data quality, integrity, traceability and compliance.

Work with scientists, Digital Science teams and business stakeholders to understand laboratory and scientific data challenges.

Support integration between LIMS, laboratory instruments, automation platforms, ELN, ERP and other enterprise systems.

Contribute to reporting, analytics and data improvement initiatives that support digital laboratory transformation and AI readiness.

Essential Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree as a minimum in science, engineering or a related discipline.

3-5 years of relevant experience in laboratory operations, laboratory informatics, business analysis, digital transformation or data management environments.

Experience gathering, documenting and handling business and user requirements.

Experience supporting technology deployment, process improvement or digital transformation projects.

Strong analytical, process mapping and problem-solving skills.

Experience working with multidisciplinary stakeholders and facilitating discussions across technical and business teams.

Understanding of data quality, data governance and master data concepts.

Experience working with scientific, laboratory or enterprise data.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Education & Experience

Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), ELN, SDMS or other laboratory informatics platforms.

Understanding of laboratory workflows, sample lifecycle management, testing processes and scientific data management.

Knowledge of laboratory automation, robotics, equipment integration or orchestration platforms.

Experience supporting software implementation, testing, validation or deployment activities.

Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall or hybrid project delivery approaches.

Experience working with technology suppliers, vendors or system integrators.

Knowledge of data governance frameworks and metadata management.

Experience with Power BI, SQL, Python or other data analysis tools.

Experience supporting AI, analytics or digital transformation initiatives through structured data management.

Leadership Expectations

Lives the bp values of Safety, Respect, Excellence, Courage and One Team.

Builds effective working relationships across disciplines, functions and geographies.

Demonstrates curiosity, learning agility and a continuous improvement attitude.

Takes ownership for delivery of assigned activities and commitments.

Delivers high-quality outcomes with solid attention to detail and customer focus.

Supports safe, reliable and value-driven delivery of digital laboratory solutions.

Actively develops knowledge and expertise in laboratory informatics, data management and laboratory automation technologies.

Travel Requirement: Occasional domestic and international travel to bp sites and supplier facilities may be required.

About bp

Our purpose is to deliver energy to the world, today and tomorrow. For over 100 years, bp has focused on discovering, developing, and producing oil and gas in the nations where we operate. We are one of the few companies globally that can provide governments and customers with an integrated energy offering. Delivering our strategy sustainably is fundamental to achieving our ambition to be a net zero company by 2050 or sooner!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Additional Information

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

Even though the job is advertised as full time, please contact the hiring manager or the recruiter as flexible working arrangements may be considered.

We support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting 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 to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, collaboration spaces in a modern office environment, and many others benefits.

Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is eligible for relocation within country

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Digital Transformation, Laboratory Informatics, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Operations .

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us .

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.

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