Lab Automation Specialist

BP PLC; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

BP is expanding its Bengaluru Technology Centre to advance laboratory automation across R&D labs. The Lab Automation Specialist will translate lab workflows into automation requirements, collaborating with scientists, robotics, digital security, and system integrators.

You will define scope, gather requirements, and ensure safe, efficient automation delivery. The role emphasizes stakeholder engagement, business analysis, and process improvement, with opportunities to lead cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or related discipline plus 7 years relevant experience.
• Experience gathering, documenting, and handling business and user requirements.
• Experience in business analysis, process & workflow improvement, laboratory operations, automation, manufacturing, or technical environment.
• Project management experience and strong analytical, problem-solving, and process mapping skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and stakeholder facilitation across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Elicit and document business requirements through workshops, interviews, and process mapping.
• Translate user needs into clear automation requirements for laboratory workflows.
• Develop current-state and future-state process maps to guide automation delivery.
• Collaborate with scientists, automation specialists, digital teams, and suppliers to specify solutions.
• Support solution evaluations, testing, deployment, and handover with strong traceability of decisions.

Skills

Business analysis

Requirements gathering

Process mapping

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication

Laboratory operations

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering

Tools

LIMS

Robotics integration

Job description

Entity:TechnologyJob Family Group:Research & Technology GroupJob Description:Lab Automation SpecialistAt 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 PurposeThe Lab Automation Specialist supports the identification, definition, and deployment of laboratory automation 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 acts as a key interface between laboratory stakeholders and technical delivery teams, ensuring automation solutions are aligned with business objectives, laboratory operations, safety requirements, and user expectations.Working closely with scientists, laboratory teams, automation specialists, digital teams, and external partners, the role is responsible for gathering and documenting business requirements, analysing laboratory workflows, and translating user needs into clear requirements that support automation delivery.Key AccountabilitiesFacilitate requirements gathering activities through workshops, interviews, process mapping, and stakeholder engagement.Engage with scientists, laboratory personnel, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to understand current processes, challenges, and automation opportunities.Support the definition of project scope, objectives, requirements, and success criteria for laboratory automation initiatives.Document business, process, functional, and data requirements using agreed standards and methodologies.Develop and maintain current-state and future-state process maps.Analyse laboratory workflows to find opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, quality, data integrity, and user experience through automation.Work with wider team, Robotics specialists, Digital Security, Digital delivery, system integrators, and suppliers to translate requirements into solution specifications.Support solution evaluations, testing, validation, deployment, and operational handover activities.Maintain traceability of requirements, actions, risks, assumptions, and decisions throughout project delivery.Promote continuous improvement and the adoption of standardised automation practices across laboratory operations.Essential Education & ExperienceBachelor’s degree as a minimum in science, engineering or a related discipline plus 7 years relevant experience.Experience in business analysis, process & workflow improvement, laboratory operations, automation, manufacturing, or another technical environment.Experience gathering, documenting, and handling business and user requirements.Project management experienceStrong analytical, problem-solving, and process mapping skills.Experience working with stakeholders and facilitating discussions across multidisciplinary teams.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Desirable Education & ExperienceKnowledge of laboratory automation, robotics, laboratory workflows, or scientific operations.Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), lab data capture and equipment integration.Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery approaches.Experience working with technology suppliers, vendors, or system integrators.Leadership ExpectationsLives the bp values of Safety, Respect, Excellence, Courage, and One Team.Builds effective relationships and collaborates across disciplines and geographies.Demonstrates curiosity, learning agility, and a continuous improvement attitude.Delivers high-quality outcomes with strong attention to detail and customer focus.Supports safe, efficient, and value-driven delivery of automation initiatives.Travel Requirement: Occasional domestic and international travel to bp sites and supplier facilities may be required.About bpOur 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 InformationWe 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 RequirementUp to 10% travel should be expected with this roleRelocation Assistance:This role is eligible for relocation within countryRemote Type:This position is a hybrid of office/remote workingSkills:Laboratory Automation, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Robotics, Research Development.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.Expand job descriptionDisclaimerThis is a high-level summary only of terms and current discretionary benefits applicable to certain roles. Some rewards, benefits and policies are at managers’ discretion and vary depending on where you work within the business. All terms subject to contract and all discretionary benefits subject to policy and eligibility.