Research Scientist

The Syensqo Composite R&I group is seeking a highly motivated research scientist to join its Wrexham R&I team. Working within Syensqo Research & Innovation (R&I) GBU, the position offers the opportunity to lead Syensqo into new growth territories with breakthrough innovation to develop the next-generation of materials and process technology. The scientist will work collaboratively with product development teams for the Defense, Aerospace and Automotive industries to ensure alignment with the overall business objectives.

Syensqo is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. With more than 24,100 employees in 64 countries, Syensqo bonds people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. The Group seeks to create sustainable shared value for all, notably through its Syensqo One Planet plan crafted around three pillars: protecting the climate, preserving resources and fostering better life. The Group’s innovative solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices, health care applications, water and air purification systems.

You can count on us for:

• Understanding the key business goals and identifying strategic opportunities (current/new) that align with the business.
• Leading development projects to support the growth of the composites business with minimal supervision.
• Applying a sound fundamental science approach to research projects.
• Establishing technical relationships with internal and external customers by presenting and discussing research results.
• Designing, supporting, and managing technical (innovation, business) projects in collaboration with market-facing teams globally.
• Innovating and protecting IP.
• Developing new methods to support novel R&I projects, performing validation of test methods, maintaining data compliance, and training junior team members to deliver/support projects.
• Balancing multiple projects in a quick-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Supporting business sustainment.

With reasonable performance, the candidate is expected to grow into a position of authority on several technical subjects and be recognised as such by our customers.

You will bring:

• PhD in Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Organic/Polymer or Materials Sciences.
• Experience in Composite Materials is preferred.
• Practical experience with direct involvement in customer-facing projects and/or manufacturing projects is an advantage.
• Experience working in cross-functional / cross-cultural teams.
• Must be authorised to work in the United Kingdom.
• Technical knowledge in the field of thermoset Composites, Organic/Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Nanotechnology.
• Proven track record with experimental design and execution.
• Familiarity with laboratory practices associated with wet-lab chemistry and formulating is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge on HSE in lab parameters.
• Experience in product/process transition from R&D to production and six sigma training are preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills. Ability to sell ideas and negotiate for resources without direct authority.
• Efficient use of digital tools for data sharing globally.
• Technical report writing, data collection/analysis, and attention to details.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 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).

Additional information: Location: Wrexham, UK. Onsite position. This position requires a certain level of integrity, confidentiality, loyalty and trustworthiness as you will have access to Syensqo's most sensitive information or systems in the context of your mission. Please note that the selected person for this position will be required to undergo and meet company standards for vetting verifications and reference checks.