Job Family Group: Research & Technology Group Job Description: Connected Lab Specialist 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 Specialist 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, but with particular focus on setting up the new Bengaluru Technology Centre for Day 1 operations. Working as part of the Lab Automation, LIMS & Data Management team. The role works closely with laboratory users, digital teams, data specialists, suppliers and project teams to ensure laboratory data is captured, structured, governed and accessible throughout its lifecycle. The analyst supports the implementation of LIMS, master data, workflows, integrations and data standards 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 domain experts (SMEs) to understand current laboratory workflows, sample management processes, data requirements, and operational challenges, to translate this into processes and workflows for the new site. Identify and develop use cases for AI Innovation. Support development of reporting and analytics capabilities that improve decision making. Support the definition of project scope, objectives, requirements, and success criteria for LIMS deployment. 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. Work closely with the Lab Automation Specialist and the Automation workstream to ensure LIMS, robotics, orchestration platforms, equipment integrations, and laboratory processes are designed and deployed as a connected end-to-end solution. Collaborate with wider team including Data Management specialists, Digital Security, Digital Delivery, system integrators, and vendors to define integrated laboratory workflows and data flows. Support solution configuration, testing, user acceptance testing (UAT), deployment, and operational handover activities. Support user adoption activities to drive successful implementation and sustainable business outcomes. Maintain traceability of requirements, actions, risks, assumptions, and decisions throughout project delivery. Support with the definition of the Data strategy for Downstream R&D and the new Technology Centre. Support implementation of data principles and data management best practices. Work with wider team to understand current data challenges with particular focus on Digital Science and Modelling activities. Support data governance and taxonomy activities to improve data quality, integrity, traceability and compliance. Support integration between LIMS, laboratory instruments, automation platforms, ELN, ERP and other enterprise systems. Assist with testing and validation of data interfaces and workflows, to ensure laboratory data is transferred accurately and reliably between systems. Essential Education & Experience Bachelor’s degree as a minimum in science, engineering or a related discipline plus 7 years relevant experience. Experience in laboratory operations, business analysis, digital transformation, informatics, or another technical environment. Experience gathering, documenting, and managing business and user requirements. Strong analytical, process mapping, and problem-solving skills. Experience working with stakeholders and facilitating discussions across multidisciplinary teams. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Project management experience Experience working with scientific, laboratory or enterprise data. Understanding of data quality, data governance and master data concepts. Knowledge of laboratory data lifecycles and regulatory data requirements. 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. Experience with laboratory data management platforms, ELN or scientific informatics systems. 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. Establishes effective relationships and collaborates across disciplines, functions, and geographies. Demonstrates curiosity, learning agility, and a continuous improvement attitude. Delivers high-quality outcomes with solid attention to detail and customer focus. Supports safe, reliable, and value-driven delivery of digital laboratory solutions. 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: Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN), Laboratory Automation, Laboratory Informatics, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Robotics . Legal Disclaimer: 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, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, 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. We’re an international energy company with global scale, ambitious plans and a team of brilliant people delivering energy to the world, today and tomorrow.

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