Research Engineer I

Syensqo • Bristol, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Research Engineer I is laboratory based and reports to the Process Laboratory Manager – RIC-Bristol. The incumbent main role is to support roadmap projects, customer support, and manufacturing developments. They will define and carry out projects & experimental programs to ensure the transfer of project results to internal and external customers, and to create technology investment and/or new product development opportunities to enable the Syensqo to grow the business and enhance its industry leadership position. Key responsibilities will include conducting laboratory / pilot chemical reactions and development of scale up processes from laboratory to industrial scale.

Requirements

• BS / MS (preferred) Chemical Engineering
• 2+ years experience with:
• Demonstrated knowledge of Organic Chemistry and Process Engineering a plus
• Knowledge of solids handling a plus
• Experience in an industrial setting a plus
• Demonstrated ability to perform laboratory work safely with minimum supervision
• Understanding of and performing chemical analyses using various analytical techniques
• Demonstrated capability to use MS Office suite (Excel, Power-Point, Word) and Google Suite
• Experience in design of experiments (DOE) – planning, executing, interpreting, and communicating results – preferably Minitab
• Demonstrated ability to communicate to stakeholders – verbal and written

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Aspen, Matlab a plus

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and follow company safety policies and procedures for the site and the lab.
• Demonstrates a safety commitment / behavior by participating in BBS’s, volunteering for safety teams, proposal of lab improvements in terms of safety, etc.
• Performs all aspects of the job under supervision from R&I Manager or Senior R&I Manager
• Develops and executes research projects with supervision from R&I Manager to respond to customer needs (main interaction with Market Labs R&I project leaders)
• Process development for new products (basic data acquisition, feasibility and scale-up studies).
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the lab, including proper disposal of waste.
• Record and analyze data accurately, maintain detailed and up-to-date lab records in ELN following Syensqo policies.
• Supporting industrialization of new products and processes.
• Support to internal customers (market labs, industrial teams, regulatory teams).
• Author and contribute to technical reports, technical IP support, and patents with support of an R&I Manager
• Supports drafting technical packages
• Manage the lab equipment under their responsibility (according to site and Syensqo QHSE policies)
• Proposal of new technologies, process improvements, lab equipment aligned with Syensqo innovation goals and roadmap.
• Conduct technology watch to propose new technologies, process improvements, lab equipments aligned with Syensqo innovation goals and roadmap

Benefits

• 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 world’s leading chemical companies.
• Competitive salary and benefits
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree