Coatings Scientist - Industrial Binders

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:  

• One experienced Research Scientist to working in a multidisciplinary team (R&D, Business, customers, industrial, product stewardship, legal…) to make successful business cases with timely and accurate customer communication on performance, quality, homologation, technical support.

We count on you for: 

• Developing new materials for water borne resin products or solutions and new applications to answer new needs for coating industries and comply with upcoming regulations, especially in the industrial coating area.
• Implementing, following and enforcing Environment, Health and Safety guidelines (EHS) for all activities and compliance with roles for proper housekeeping, common equipment maintenance, etc.
• Assuring the implementation of R&I projects in alignment with global business strategy and working on innovative products with solid financial impact to meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Carrying out assigned projects independently and planning day-to-day activities and carrying out multiple experiments.
• Mainly responsible for the emulsion polymerization, related physical properties experiments and the quick application performance screening, most on the industrial coating.
• Ensuring the performance in terms of innovation, scientific/technical quality, relevance, competitiveness of our technologies and/or the technical solutions proposed, while respecting deadlines.
• Co-work with the process and manufacturing team to ensure smoothly transfer the formulation from lab to mass production.
• Co-work with Marketing, Process technology, Production team and QC team to set up the production procedure, test methods and define the spec.

You can count on us for: 

• Participating in the sustainability transformation of the industrial coating, such as the transformation from solvent borne to water borne technology, bio-based/recycling solution way and the replacement of the plastic or micro-plastic materials.
• Joining and growing in a multidisciplinary team serving a dynamic and demanding market.
• Contributing to Syensqo’s scientific and technology leadership in a key segment.

You will bring: 

• Your expertise as B.S degree or above in Polymer Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering and/or a similar Scientific degree.
• At least 5 years’ experience in emulsion or coating research, especially on the industrial coating or emulsion synthesis preferred
• In-depth understanding and knowledge in polymer structure property relationships, emulsion polymerization, polymer and intermediates modification.
• Your solving problem mindset
• Team worker, both at domestic and international team environments.

You will get:

• 16, or more, 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)

Additional information: 

• Location: Minhang, Shanghai
• Onsite working model

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.