Staff Scientist

Job ID

32453

**Staff Scientist**

Regular

Bristol - PA, United States of America ( - PA,United States of America) My candidate profile

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Syensqo is all about chemistry. Were 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 planets beauty for the generations to come.

We are looking for:

An Staff Scientist with strong theoretical and laboratory expertise to support product development for biobased materials for multiple markets.

We can count on you for:

+ Management of complex requests that may require new method development.

+ Efficient and accurate delivery of objectives in a high paced environment.

+ Communicating work plans and results with the rest of the analytical team.

+ Prioritization of the work flow taking into account customer needs

+ Perform routine and complex analyses of raw materials, in process, finished product, and stability samples

+ Implementing, validating and documenting analytical methods with strict attention to detail

+ Supporting instrument maintenance and repair.

You can count on us for:

+ We offer the opportunity to join an exciting growth company

+ A full range of benefits as expected of a successful company

+ Opportunities for growth and learning

+ Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds

+ Long-lasting excellent customer relations, self-dependent working, and a variety of tasks in one of the worlds leading chemical companies

You will bring:

+ Masters or PhD preferred in analytical chemistry or closely related field

+ Ability to plan and execute experiments, conduct data analysis, and communicate results to internal customers is required

+ Experience in isolation and purification of biobased materials (ie biosurfactants, proteins, oils) is required

+ Global knowledge of analytical techniques (NMR, HPLC, GC, MS, spectroscopy, wet chemistry) is required

+ Knowledge of organic chemistry, the ability to perform organic reactions/derivatization is a plus

+ Experience supporting application testing across multiple markets (hair/skin care, coatings, agriculture, home care..) is desired

+ Knowledge of degradation pathways, biodegradation mechanisms is a nice to have

You will get:

+ Competitive salary and benefits package.

+ The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $95,000.00 to $140,000.00 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.

+ 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)

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.

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