Lab specialist

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:
The Quality Specialist will be an integral part of our internal quality control team to ensure products meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role supports quality, operations, and engineering teams by performing  inspections and testing during all stages of production with a focus often on advanced analytical work, special projects, and technical support.

We count on you for:

• Conduct routine and nonroutine quality inspections at various stages of production, including raw materials, in-process samples, and finished products

• Analyze effluent plant process, environmental, and project samples as needed.

• Prepare and analyze calibration standards, ensuring accuracy and precision in all results

• Record, interpret, and validate test data using statistical quality control procedures; prepare graphs and charts as needed

• Input analytical results into LIMS and SAP and maintain accurate, organized, and retrievable documentation for auditing and compliance.

• Lead or assist in lab equipment commissioning, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

• Maintain adequate inventories of chemicals, materials, and supplies; ensure proper care and maintenance of lab equipment.

• Investigate quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and recommend/implement corrective actions.and preventive actions to address quality issues

• Maintain current training in ISO 9001, safety, environmental, and job-specific requirements; support internal and external audits.

• Adhere to safe work practices, perform routine safety inspections, attend safety meetings

• Performs other duties as assigned

You will bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Chemistry, Engineering, Science, or a related field; five or more years’ experience in a chemistry or analytical laboratory.

• Proficient with statistical analysis software, LIMS, SAP

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and math skills

• Experience with GC, thermal analysis (DSC, TGA), and other analytical techniques are highly desirable

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality standards.

• Strong working knowledge of various mathematical concepts including fractions, ratios, and proportions.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

• Capable of maintaining autonomy to efficiently manage multiple tasks and prioritize daily work functions. 

• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with production, engineering, and supply chain to resolve quality issues.

•  Functions as a backup for lab personnel; schedule flexibility including availability to work some weekends is required

•  Overtime may be required

You will get:

• Competitive salary.  The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $39.00 per hour. 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 language courses (24 languages available)

• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

About us

• 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.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.
  
  

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