Research

Role and Responsibilities

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.
 
Each technician is part of the Research & Innovation (R&I) team in Anaheim and part of the global Composite Product Development group (CPD). R&I develops high-performance, pre-impregnated composites for high-temperature applications as well as resin infusion.
 
1.    Executing on R&I plans to develop and qualify new materials.
2.    Supporting core business operations to validate new raw materials and processes changes.
3.    Providing expertise in support of troubleshooting material behavior.
4.    Supporting production testing as required.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•    Contribute to delivery of R&I objectives by executing on activities as instructed.
•    Record detailed scientific observations and effectively communicate results.
•    Maintain a lab notebook. Summarize work to supervisor in written format.
•    Modify documented procedures and methods as appropriate for project work.
•    Manages and tracks data from outside sources; may prepare graphs and charts.
•    Conducts a variety of standardized tests under weekly supervision.
•    Manages individual schedule for the week based on targets set by supervisor.
•    Set up and operation of standard lab equipment/activities of moderate complexity, with
•    minimal supervision.
•    Responsible for the application and promotion of Safety within the laboratories in
•    accordance with Solvay and Government regulations.
•    Collaborative work ethic required to support all functions, customers, and suppliers.
•    Performs housekeeping practices commensurate with shared lab environment.
•    Follow all mandated safety procedures.
•    Champions safety actions of others and reports unsafe findings to supervisor.
•    Propose new methods to improve safety in workplace.

Experience and Skills

Essential

• A strong work ethic, positive attitude, curious mindset, and ability to work collaboratively with people of diverse backgrounds in adherence to the company code of conduct is essential for this role.
• The ability to communicate effectively with peers and management in both verbal and written forms.
• Experience in handling engineered materials in a laboratory environment.
• Able to deliver quality results to agreed timelines.
• Knowledge of standard Laboratory safety practices.
• Effective using online communication platforms, digital data management and document creation software.
   

Desirable

• Knowledge of composite and polymer material processing.
• Experience in composite laminate fabrication.
• Can communicate/demonstrate well defined and documented technical and laboratory instructions to instruct peers.
• Attention to detail in every aspect of the position.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Information

• Experience in composite laminate fabrication
• Maintain a lab notebook. Summarize work to supervisor in written format. Modify documented procedures and methods as appropriate for project work.
• Manages and tracks data from outside sources. May prepare graphs and charts.
• Performs standardized or prescribed assignments involving a sequence of related operations. Conducts a variety of standardized tests under weekly supervision.
• Set up and operates standard lab equipment of moderate complexity.
• Responsible for the application and promotion of Safety within the laboratories in accordance with Solvay and Government regulations.
• Work collaboratively at all times to support all functions, customers, and suppliers.
• Perform ‘clean as you go’ housekeeping practices.
• Follows all safety procedures. Champions safety actions of others and reports unsafe findings to supervisor. Propose new methods to improve safety in workplace.
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelors Degree (in relevant Discipline) OR >3 years relevant industrial experience

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package. The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $59,000 to 73,000 per year . Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.

• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)