Scientist, Stc-k

**Vacant Job ID: 94380**
**Position Code: 70234225**
**Position Title: Scientist, STC-K**
**Org Unit Name: Surface Science & Adv. Charac. MEA**
**Grade Min: 12**
**Grade Max: 12**
**Affiliate / Company: Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)**
**Business Unit**:Corporate Technology & Innovation**

**Department**

The Chemical Science department is part of the SABIC Corporate Technology and Innovation (T&I) organization, with two locations in Saudi Arabia and USA. Our team provides catalyst development, applied product chemistry, process chemistry, and analytical characterization expertise to support T&I programs across Strategic Business Units. Within the Chemical Science department, the Surface Science and Advanced Characterization (SSAC) laboratories are well equipped with an extensive array of modern analytical techniques in the area of advanced imaging, vibrational/X-ray spectroscopies, textural analysis, and chemisorption.

**Job Purpose**

**Responsibilities**
- Independently plan and execute in situ and operando spectroscopy and kinetic studies, including design of experiments, instrument operation, and interpretation of data.
- Develop into a recognized expert in the field of vibrational spectroscopies and kinetic studies applied to heterogeneous catalysts. Contribute expertise to R&D programs and the company in general. Translate the knowledge and cross-train colleagues as required.
- Interface with R&D project teams regarding characterization project planning and scoping. Effectively communicate results through presentations and reports, and publish when appropriate.
- Develop relationships and projects that utilize the analytical capabilities of the Surface Science and Advanced Characterization group. Lead and facilitate external partnerships and services to extend existing analytical capabilities of SABIC.
- Provide full, complete and accurate documentation of all work as required by SOPs and Company policies and procedures.
- Keep lab equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, and performing preventive maintenance and repairs.
- Demonstrate a commitment to safety. Perform all work activities in a safe and timely manner. Proactively identify safety related items and initiate appropriate actions. Participate in safety audits and safety meetings.

**Requirements**:

- PhD degree in Physics, Chemistry, Surface Science, Materials Sciences, or a closely related field.
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience with vibrational spectroscopies and mass spectrometry in a heterogeneous catalysis laboratory in an academic or industrial setting.
- Technical skills: operation of Raman/FTIR spectrometers coupled to in-situ cells; operation of mass spectrometers and gas chromatographs.
- Data analysis: Fundamentals of IR and Raman spectroscopy, (micro-)kinetic modeling, proficiency in solving differential equations, chemometrics (PCA/MCR-ALS). Appreciated: Python programming with relevant statistical/ML tools to evaluate the results and inferences.
- Demonstrated expertise via conference presentations and publications (internal/external).
- Knowledge/understanding of petrochemicals and catalysts is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
- Ability to drive your own performance
- Sense of urgency
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Flexibility, creativity and independence
- Ability to work in cross-functional and global teams
- Ability to organize efficiently, prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously