Associate Research Scientist (Internship)

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 student who is experienced in basic experiments and chemistry and organic chemistry knowledge to support the Synthesis Team in Surfactants and Natural polymers Development projects for the Business Unit markets (Agro, Home and Personal Care, Coatings and Industrial Solutions).

We count on you to: 

• Understand and respect all Bristol site safety rules.
• Proactively support the development of new molecules (surfactants and natural polymers). 
• Develop more sustainable chemical routes.
• Perform lab-scale experiments in order to obtain all necessary data. 
• Characterize the samples by NMR, FTIR …
• Analyze the lab data acquired and efficiently communicate results internally.
• Periodically summarize results and discuss conclusions with the project team and the Techno R&I team.

 
 
You can count on us: 

• To carry out guided research where observation, independent deduction and directional input will be encouraged.
• To support and train you on the lab work and safety associated with it.
• To give you the opportunity to interact with the different research teams in several scientific domains (e.g., microbiology, analytical, process safety,...).
• To develop your project management skills and knowledge on methodology for product development from the laboratory to the industrial scale.

 

You will bring:   

• In pursuit of Bachelor or Master degree in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Theoretical & practical knowledge on organic chemistry and characterization such as NMR, FTIR is preferred. 
• Interest in laboratory work.
• Proactivity, autonomy and open-mindedness.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work on several projects.
• Be able to solve problems.

 

You will get:

• Competitve hourly intern pay
• Industry experience
• Colabrative work environment 

 

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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