Research Engineer I

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.

We are looking for:

This Research Engineer I is laboratory based and reports to the Process Laboratory Manager – RIC-Bristol.  The incumbent main role is to support roadmap projects, customer support, and manufacturing developments. They will define and carry out projects & experimental programs to ensure the transfer of project results to internal and external customers, and to create technology investment and/or new product development opportunities to enable the Syensqo to grow the business and enhance its industry leadership position.  Key responsibilities will include conducting laboratory / pilot chemical reactions and development of scale up processes from laboratory to industrial scale. 

We count on you for:

• Adhere to and follow company safety policies and procedures for the site and the lab.

• Demonstrates a safety commitment / behavior by participating in BBS’s, volunteering for safety teams, proposal of lab improvements in terms of safety, etc.

• Performs all aspects of the job under supervision from R&I Manager or Senior R&I Manager

• Develops and executes research projects with supervision from R&I Manager to respond to customer needs (main interaction with Market Labs R&I project leaders)

• Process development for new products (basic data acquisition, feasibility and scale-up studies).

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab, including proper disposal of waste.

• Record and analyze data accurately, maintain detailed and up-to-date lab records in ELN following Syensqo policies. 

• Supporting industrialization of new products and processes.

• Support to internal customers (market labs, industrial teams, regulatory teams).

• Author and contribute to technical reports, technical IP support, and patents with support of an R&I Manager 

• Supports drafting technical packages

• Manage the lab equipment under their responsibility (according to site and Syensqo QHSE policies)

• Proposal of new technologies, process improvements, lab equipment aligned with Syensqo innovation goals and roadmap.

• Conduct technology watch to propose new technologies, process improvements, lab equipments aligned with Syensqo innovation goals and roadmap

You will bring: 

• BS / MS (preferred) Chemical Engineering 

• 2+ years experience with: 

  • Demonstrated knowledge of Organic Chemistry and Process Engineering a plus

  • Knowledge of solids handling a plus

  • Experience in an industrial setting a plus

• Demonstrated ability to perform laboratory work safely with minimum supervision

• Understanding of and performing chemical analyses using various analytical techniques

• Demonstrated capability to use MS Office suite (Excel, Power-Point, Word) and Google Suite

• Experience in design of experiments (DOE) – planning, executing, interpreting, and communicating results – preferably Minitab

• Experience with Aspen, Matlab a plus

• Demonstrated ability to communicate to stakeholders – verbal and written
  
  

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits

• The U.S. annual base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this new hire is: $78,500.00 to $98,500.00.  Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate, such as skills, experience, qualifications, etc. and can ultimately be more or less than the posted 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)

Additional information:

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

About Us:

• While we have identified potential internal profiles for this role, we are committed to a fair and inclusive selection process. In order to comprehensively evaluate all qualified internal people, we are actively encouraging applications for this position.
• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.