Senior Expert Chemistry Hydrocarbon Analytics & Chromatography (all genders)

Overview of the company

We produce and market oil, gas, and chemical products responsibly, and develop innovative solutions to support the circular economy. As one of Austria’s largest listed companies, we’re leveraging the strength of our assets, market position, and expertise to lead the journey to a sustainable future. With every step, we move forward for good.

We’re on an exciting journey of transformation, and we’re always on the lookout for young talents and experienced professionals to join us. Together, we’ll reinvent essentials for sustainable living, foster growth, and have a lasting impact on the generations to come.

Your tasks

• Conducting detailed analyses of crude oil, natural gas, petroleum products, as well as biogenic and synthetic feedstocks, intermediates, and final products.
• Providing insights and solutions for complex analytical challenges related to hydrocarbon characterization, incl. spectroscopic methods (IR, UV, NMR). Support chemical process design with detailed hydrocarbon analysis data and interpretation.
• Developing, optimizing, and validating chromatographic methods (GC, GC-MS, GCxGC, HPLC) for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of hydrocarbon samples as well as interpreting complex chromatographic data, ensuring accurate identification and quantification of hydrocarbon components from biogenic and synthetic feedstocks, intermediates, and final products.
• Leading the development and validation of new analytical methodologies to enhance hydrocarbon analysis as well as continuously improving existing methods to increase efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.
• Collaborating with process engineers to provide analytical support for the design and optimization of chemical processes as well as utilizing hydrocarbon analysis data to improve process efficiency, yield, and safety.
• Leading R&D projects focused on the development of new analytical methodologies and enhancement of existing techniques as well as staying abreast of the latest advancements in chromatography, HPLC, and hydrocarbon analysis, integrating new technologies and approaches into the lab.
• Applying chemometric techniques to analyze complex chemical data sets, enhancing the interpretation and reliability of analytical results as well as using statistical and mathematical methods to design experiments, optimize analytical processes, and develop predictive models for hydrocarbon analysis. 
• Overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring the efficient and safe use of instruments and resources as well as managing projects, timelines, and budgets effectively to meet organizational goals.
• Mentoring and training junior chemists and laboratory technicians in advanced chromatographic techniques, HPLC, and hydrocarbon analytics as well as fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment, encouraging continuous learning and development.
• Leading the design and implementation of a chromatography lab OMV's Innovation Campus, selection of equipment incl. LIMS.

Your profile

• University Master's Degree/Diploma in the field of Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar.
• At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in the field of analytical chemistry.
• Sound proficiency in chromatographic techniques, particularly GCxGC, GC, and GC-MS, knowledge in spectroscopy (e.g. IR, UV, NMR).
• In-depth knowledge of hydrocarbon chemistry and analysis, incl. biogenic hydrocarbons as well as experience with method development, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Strong data interpretation and analytical skills and familiarity with analytical software, as well as general scientific software (e.g. Matlab, Python, Origin, JMP).
• Advanced English language skills (German is a plus).

What to expect from OMV

We believe that we can only evolve and thrive as a company with a highly diverse mix of employees and by ensuring a healthy work-life balance. We have a strong culture of collaboration and our group values "we care, we're curious, we progress" are guiding us along the way on our path into a sustainable future. We will encourage you to take on new responsibilities, work across different functions, become involved in new projects, as well as completing international assignments. In return, we have excellent development programs that will help you achieve your career goals and reach your potential.

What OMV can offer you

The opportunity to join an internationally renowned company in a fast-moving business sector, providing excellent development opportunities. We offer an attractive compensation package that matches your qualifications and professional experience. The minimum gross annual salary according to the collective agreement amounts to EUR 87 892,-- all-in. Depending on skills and specific experience, over-payment is possible.

OMV offers relocation packages for international moves and here are some of our attractive benefits:

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible Working Time & Homeoffice.
• Health-Center.
• Canteen with healthy meal options.
• Public Transport Refund.
• Contribution Based Pension Fund Scheme.
• Diverse trainings as well as educational leave.
• Sabbaticals.
• Company Kindergarten & Summer Kids Camp.
• A big variety in culture, health and fitness offers.

Your contact

Please contact Leora Leksani for further Information.