Senior Research scientist

Regular

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:

A creative and open-minded research scientist who can work in an open and passionate team aiming at developing new lubricant functional additive solutions to serve customers.

We count on you for:

Develop new solutions for lubricity, anti-corrosion, passivation etc. and provide the relevant technical support to customers, your responsibility is to,
Manage projects and ensure delivery
Manage and execute projects in collaboration with the global R&I, BD, and sales teams.
Work closely with customers and ensure that projects deliver solutions in line with customers’ specifications and timelines
Engage all resources that are key to project delivery (analytical teams, purchasing teams, plant teams, regulatory teams, legal teams, etc.)
Facilitate the innovation transfer other zones
Review literature (such as articles, patents, product launches, etc.), and keep up with the industrial trend, competitive landscape, and new technology progress in the field.
Contribute to the development of technical skills (identifying new equipment that would improve the quality / efficiency of our developments in this field, identifying new relevant training, congresses, labs in academia to collaborate with, etc.)
Ensure that you and your co-workers are working in conditions meeting HSE policies and rules, as well as Quality policies and rules. You will be accountable for complying with these policies and procedures.

You can count on us for:

Providing you a global platform to work and a multicultural, diverse, equal and inclusive working atmosphere to navigate.
Systematic training for management of innovative projects.
Wide platform for self-growth.

You will bring:

Education background–MS degree or PhD degree in organic synthesis, or physical chemistry, or tribology science related field required.
With >5 year work experience in MetalWorking fluids/Vehicle lubricants formulating or >3 year functional additives’ development. Being familiar with the market trends and the customers’ needs as well as lab tests specific to the MWF/Lube industry.
Work experience in global company or organic synthesis background would truly be advantages, as well as competences in lubricant/ MWF evaluation process.
Recognized experience in project management.
Collaborative. Can-do spirit and pressure-resistant.

You will get:

Competitive salary and benefits package
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)

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.
As you may already know, Syensqo is the newly established standalone company resulting from the recent spin-off of Solvay. While both organizations are in the process of finalizing the transition, some email communications related to your recruitment process may continue to come from Solvay.
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Job ID

27366

Regular

Shanghai, China
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