Analytical Chemist

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.

About the role

We are looking for an Analytical Chemist for our Havre de Grace, MD site.

Responsibilities

• Perform and maintain calibration and verification procedures for: FTIR, HPLC, DSC, GC, Titrator, Particle Size Analyzer, SMART 5 moisture analyzer, and other equipment as required.
• Maintain records for calibration and maintenance of analytical equipment.
• Work with outside resources on instrumentation repair/replacement quotes, installation, and service contracts.
• Support In-process, final, and R&I laboratories, including serving as a backup to analytical laboratory technicians.
• Keep the analytical laboratories stocked with supplies.
• Support plant investigations.
• Purchase lab supplies as needed.
• Support Non-Conformances and Customer Complaint investigations and reports.
• Generate and revise raw material specifications, support shelf life management, and interface with suppliers on quality roles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s level degree in an engineering field of discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in Manufacturing.
• 3+ years of experience in a laboratory setting.
• Project management experience.
• Experience using six-sigma tools, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and chemical and/or mechanical testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in Chemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt certification.
• Experience in aerospace chemicals, coatings, plastics, adhesives, or composites industries.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 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).
• Relocation assistance may be offered dependent on candidate's current location.

Pay

The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $88,000 - $110,000 per year. Actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.

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.