Analytical Chemist

Syensqo SA; Havre de Grace (MD); On-site; USD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Maternity/paternity leave

Training platform

Well-being sessions

Job summary

Syensqo is seeking an Analytical Chemist in Maryland to calibrate and verify FTIR, HPLC, DSC, GC, Titrator, and other equipment, maintain records, and collaborate with service providers. You will support laboratories, manage materials, and assist investigations.

Required BS in engineering or chemistry, 5+ years of manufacturing experience, 3+ years in a lab, plus project management and Six Sigma/SPC. Relocation, leave, training, and wellbeing programs are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s level degree in engineering field
• Minimum 5 years’ of relevant work experience in Manufacturing
• 3+ years of experience in laboratory setting
• Project management
• Experience using six-sigma tools, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and chemical and/or mechanical testing

Responsibilities

• Perform calibration and verification for FTIR, HPLC, DSC, GC, Titrator, Particle Size Analyzer, SMART 5 moisture analyzer, and other equipment
• Maintain calibration records for analytical equipment
• Work with outside resources on instrumentation repair/replacement quotes, installation and service contracts
• Support in-process, final, and R&I laboratories; back up analytical laboratory technicians and stock labs with supplies; aid plant investigations
• Purchasing lab supplies as needed
• Support non-conformances and customer complaint investigations and reports
• Generate and revise raw material specifications; support shelf life management; interface with suppliers on quality

Skills

Project management

Six Sigma

SPC

Chemical testing

Mechanical testing

Laboratory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering fields

BS Chemical Engineering or Chemistry

Job description

Career Opportunities: Analytical Chemist (34977)

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:

We can count on you to:

• Perform and maintain the following procedures relevant to calibration and verification for: FTIR, HPLC, DSC, GC, Titrator, Particle Size Analyzer, SMART 5 moisture analyzer, and other equipment as required.
• Maintain records calibration and maintenance for analytical equipment
• Work with outside resources on instrumentation repair/replacement quotes, installation and service contracts.
• Support In-process, final, and R&I laboratories. This would include as a backup to analytical laboratory technicians. Keeping the analytical laboratories stocked with suppliers. Support extends to aiding plant investigations.
• Purchasing lab supplies as needed
• Support Non-Conformances and Customer Complaint investigation and reports
• Generate and revise raw material specifications, support shelf life management, and support supplier quality role when interfacing with suppliers.

You can count on us to:

• Provide excellent training and development opportunities at Syensqo

You will bring:

• Bachelor’s level degree in an engineering field of discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ of relevant work experience in Manufacturing
• 3 + years of experience in laboratory setting
• Project management
• Experience using six-sigma tools, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and chemical and/or mechanical testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS Chemical Engineering or Chemistry
• Experience in aerospace chemicals, coatings, plastics, adhesives or composites industries
• Experience working in a unionized environment

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $88,000 - 110,000 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.
• Relocation assistance may be offered dependent oncandidate's current location
• 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.