Research Chemist-Alpharetta

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 invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity.

About the Role

The Chemist is responsible for implementing strategic experimental R&D initiatives via active collaboration with a Research Scientist. They are responsible for planning, executing, and reporting laboratory experiments/results for small molecule and polymer syntheses and characterizations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment for self and others.
• Devise and carry out detailed experimental plans for the synthesis of polymers and small organic molecules at lab scale via active collaboration with a Research Scientist.
• Communicate experimental observations and preliminary data and analysis in written and verbal form.
• Prepare and submit samples for analysis; collect, organize data and communicate to research scientists.
• Document experiments and results in a laboratory notebook and in a monthly report.
• Operate and maintain relevant equipment, instrumentation and experimental techniques.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment, including specifying and getting quotes on parts.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, or related technical field.
• Experience in wet chemistry (organic chemistry polymer synthesis preferred).
• Relevant experience in polymer and/or small molecule synthesis and characterization.
• Strong experimental/bench skills.
• Interest in working in the lab 90% of the time.
• Good understanding of modern characterization methods (e.g. DSC, TGA, GPC, NMR, FT-IR, titration).
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical challenges when they arise.
• Capability to identify improvements to current chemistry and processes.
• Demonstrated ability to propose solutions to solve problems.
• Interest in seeking solutions to technical challenges/roadblocks through consultation with the literature.
• Attention to detail and ability to work meticulously to observe and adjust/improve processes and experiments as needed.
• Ability to analyze, compile, organize, and present complex data sets in a meaningful way.
• Demonstrated ability to work under the direction of a research scientist or manager and to work independently on established projects or protocols.
• Collaborative style of working with genuine interest/passion for organic chemistry and polymer science.

The ideal candidate will be well-organized, creative, pragmatic problem solver, who is driven, high achieving, and excellent at communicating both written and verbally.

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).
• 401-K Match.

Pay

The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $65,000-$75,000 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.