Geochemist
Contact Information
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Bastian Baecker
(626) 242-3136
Description
Innovative & Expert Geochemist Seeking New Opportunities.
Geochemist/Geoscientist with 15+ years of experience in this sector with hands-on and theoretical expertise. As a multidisciplinary scientist, proficient in operating and enhancing lab machinery as well as performing qualitative and quantitative analysis, data statistics and data interpretations for elements, hydrocarbons, noble gases, and stable isotopes. Worked with many different sample types – rocks, liquids, gases. Capable communication skills and strongly value collaboration. I am ready to embrace management and leadership roles.
Industry
E&P
Location
The Woodlands, TX 77382
Experience
Global Advisor Geochemistry | October 2023 – June 2024
Baker Hughes, Houston, TX, USA
Drove training and provided advisory functions for global teams on geochemical inquiries spanning surface logging, oil and gas, organic compounds, mineralogy, carbon storage, and energy transition. Was able to enhance visibility and strengthen services by 100% in 6 months.
Research Associate III - Assistant Laboratory Manager | March 2023 – October 2023
Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, USA
Improved day-to-day laboratory management with a focus on isotope and elemental analysis in geochemistry, geology, and ecology. Handled and prepared measurement of samples. Supported geoscience faculty to make decisions for a worldwide prestigious JEOL FE-EPMA.
Geochemist in R&D / Chemical Engineer | April 2022 – February 2023
Micropro GmbH, Gommern, Germany
Built and managed a high-performance stable isotope geochemistry laboratory for rapid sample throughput. Spearheaded Micropro’s ability to deliver stable isotope results in only 6 months for precious samples.
Geochemist in R&D / Chemical Engineer | September 2017 – August 2021
Baker Hughes GmbH, Celle, Germany
Supported strong on stable isotope detection using surface logging for one of the leading oilfield service providers. Drove the evaluation, testing and commercialization of mud gas detection and quantification services within SLS (Surface Logging Service).
NASA Postdoctoral Program Fellow | August 2015 – August 2017
NASA MSFC, USRA, ORAU, Huntsville, AL, USA
Successfully secured a spot for performing dedicated meteoritics research at NASA through my own proposal with research in the field of meteorites.
Postdoctoral Scholar | May 2014 – May 2015
UCLA, IGPP, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Research and training at the worldwide renowned UCLA planetary and cosmochemistry department. Detailed involvement in meteoritics and INAA (instrumental neutron activation). In-depth utilization of SEM and EPMA for further investigation of precious meteoritic samples and thin sections.
Awards and Certifications
UCLA Visiting Graduate Researcher Award and Grant 2013
NASA NPP Award and Grant 2015
Skills
Core Skills:
• Analytical and Petroleum Geochemistry
• Exploration Geology and Earth Science
• Surface Logging
• Laboratory Management
• Stable Isotopes
• GC-FID, GC-IRMS, XRF/XRD
• Mineralogy and Petrology
• Cosmochemistry
• Meteoritics
• Natural Resources
• Computer Skills
• GIS, Matlab
• Global Training
• Process Optimization
• Project Development
• Customer Support
Education
Ph.D., Doctoral Dissertation in Geo/Cosmochemistry and Earth Science | Max-Planck-Institute for Chemistry, Mainz, Germany; Institute of Earth Sciences, Heidelberg University, Heidelberg, Germany
M.Sc. equivalency, Applied Geoscience (Exploration Geology) | German Research Centre for Geosciences, Potsdam, Germany; Technische Universität Berlin (TUB), Berlin, Germany.
B.Sc. , Bioinformatics (transferred to Applied Geoscience TUB) | Freie Universität Berlin (FUB), Berlin, Germany.