Lead Scientist Shell Biodomain HoustonTX

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Job Title:

Lead Scientist – Shell Biodomain Houston,TX

No. of Positions:

1

Job Description:

The Lead Scientist’s role is to:


Define the research and deliver to the Shell businesses novel bio-processes that cost-effectively convert renewable feedstocks to biofuels/chemicals via fermentation or anaerobic digestive routes.
Work on renewable molecules that better harness energy and atmospheric carbon, through novel hosts, pathways and processes, including fermentation, solid state systems and anaerobic digestion.
Strategize on an emerging business, lead multi-disciplinary, multi-country Shell and 3rd party research and to ensure the Shell reputation with external stakeholders such as Universities.
Design and implementation of experimental programs aimed at producing commercially viable biofuel and chemicals from micro-organisms, considering a wide range of contributory factors; and identifying opportunities and engaging with the development of commercial plans.


ABOUT THE TEAM

The role will be in the BioDomain team part of the New Energies Research and Technology group, a team focused on delivering low carbon biofuels, chemicals, and natural carbon sinks into the market.

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99104BR

Country of Work Location:

United States

Company Description:

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of chemicals.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

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Work Location:

Houston - Westhollow Technology Center

Requirements:


Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
Ph.D. in Fermentation, Molecular Microbiology, Biochemistry or related field is a must
5 year’s relevant work experience in fermentation, anaerobic digestion, microbial host development or similar relevant experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas would be a distinct advantage:
Practical working knowledge of biological metabolic pathways, systems, enzymes and have the hands-on expert working knowledge of a biological discipline
Good knowledge of sugars/lipids to biofuels conversion technologies, enzyme hydrolysis and solid and/or liquid fermentation (batch or continuous flow at pilot scale) and host modification and transformation techniques.

Ability to contribute cooperatively in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment
Must be willing to work at our Shell Technology Center at Houston, Texas


City, State (if applicable):

Houston, TX

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