Associate Research Scientist

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.

Job Overview and Responsibilities

• Working in Corporate R&I Analytical lab, the candidate is expected to identify and practice new analytical technologies or apply existing technologies to support technical programs. These programs include applied research, sales support, plant support, competency development etc.
• Develop, optimize, and validate wet chemistry & chromatographic methods (e.g., HPLC, GC, GPC, CIC, IC)
• Perform routine and non-routine analyses using advanced chromatographic instrumentation and a variety of detectors (e.g., UV/Vis, PDA, RID, FID, MS, ELSD).
• Setting up and managing analytical projects/activities in collaboration with global teams and more specifically to cater to local needs in India – business and R&I.
• Effective internal and external communication to present the findings with supporting data
• Interpret and report analytical data with a high degree of accuracy and scientific integrity
• Mentor and help junior members of the team and work closely with the team in the lab for method development and different analyses
• High focus on Safety (HSE) aspects of lab. Understanding of sustainability aspects of lab operations is advantage.
• Basic understanding of digital systems in lab
• Ability to deal with instrument manufacturers / vendors for repairs, procurement and up gradation
• Basic understanding of cost aspects of analytical laboratory.

Education and Experience

• Ph.D. in Analytical chemistry with 3 to 5 years of industrial experience.
• Hands-on experience on Chromatography (HPLC, GC, IC, CIC, GPC) and spectroscopy (FTIR, UV-Vis, Mass Spec, Raman) techniques, wet chemistry, sample work up, identification of structure property relationships etc.
• Hands-on experience in analytical method development with special focus on organic, surfactants and polymer chemistry.

Must-have skills

• Deep understanding of safe work environment protocols
• Expertise in at least one of chromatography, wet chemistry aspects of analytical chemistry.
• Strong customer orientation and customer intimacy with high reactivity, proactivity & takes initiative
• Highly collaborative with a good team spirit
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Nice-to-have skills

• Digital aspects of analytical laboratory
• Advanced statistical approach for data generation and interpretation
• Demonstrated experience in creating new competencies, interfacing with business teams in local & global level.

Must-have language skills