Application Development Researcher

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

The Application Development Labs (ADL) team collaboratively supports Syensqo’s commercial and R&I organizations by developing deeper technical understanding of customer applications and translating Syensqo materials into demonstrated performance and adoption. To fulfill its mission, the team is looking for a motivated processing researcher to work closely with a team of engineers and scientists to develop and evaluate processing methods for various end-use applications.

As a processing researcher, you will oversee experimental planning, execution, and sample preparation through means of thermoplastic molding, thermoplastic extrusion, elastomer processing, and similar related processing methodologies. This role emphasizes open communication, development of expertise across multiple processing operations, and testing/data analysis to support multiple teams throughout Syensqo. You will work in a multidisciplinary network across ADL, R&I/Product Development, Customer Technical Development (CTD), and Frontline commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaboration with ADL engineers, R&I/Product Development scientists, Customer Technical Development (CTD) engineers, and Researchers to design and execute experiments and test methods for various products, process development, application/market-specific testing, and prototyping activities.
• Execution of judgment in resolving issues or in making recommendations.
• Operation of thermoplastic and/or elastomer processing equipment independently, reliably, and safely.
• Effective communication of experimental results to stakeholders, both written and verbally.
• Documentation of results, data entry into relevant systems, and timely closure of requests.
• Independent solving of routine problems following established procedures.
• Organization, management, and analysis of data (calculations, correlations, etc.), and drawing conclusions.
• Performing basic set-up, troubleshooting, and maintenance of laboratory, process, or fabrication equipment.
• Demonstration of safe laboratory working practices and confidentiality tenets with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Participation in safety audits and safety meetings; closes open audit action items in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or polymer engineering or equivalent applicable technical degree (Preferred).
• Experience in a technical position working with polymers: knowledge of polymer physics, material selection, and processing.
• Minimum 2+ years of technical experience performing basic set-up and troubleshooting of processing equipment, preferably in a laboratory setting.
• Experience with thermoplastic molding and/or thermoplastic extrusion equipment.
• Elastomer processing is a plus.
• Familiarity with polymer processing topics: equipment, theory, typical practices, etc.
• Ability to design and prototype in various laboratory configurations, demonstrating strong visualization skills and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to leverage and coordinate resources and team expertise as needed to execute projects.
• Ability to negotiate workflow and priorities for multiple independent projects.
• High attention to detail and ability to work meticulously to observe and adjust processes and experiments as they progress.

Benefits

• 16 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).

Pay

The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $68,000 to $78,000 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.

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.