Research Scientist -Product Stewardship

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We bond with customers and partners to address today and tomorrow’s megatrends. As a global leader in Materials, Chemicals and Solutions, Solvay brings advancements in planes, cars, batteries, smart and medical devices, water and air treatment, to solve critical industrial, social and environmental challenges. You can count on our innovative solutions to contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable future.

Role Overview

We are looking for:

• The Research Chemist supports the Polymer Additives and Mineral Processing Businesses, as an integral partner in developing new products for sales and maintaining the ability to sell our existing products through approval of new raw materials.
• Adaptations to meet regulations, and support for production in alternate locations and/or to new locations.

We count on you for:

• Develop the SDS record for Hazard Communication
• Collaborate with R&I departments, technical sales, HSE and regulatory
• Assess the impact on impurities from manufacturing and raw material changes
• Contribute to the technical transfer packages for manufacture of a new product, including measurement of physical properties and stability.
• Support the development of new formulations and sampling to internal & external customers.

You can count on us for:

• Training opportunities focused on career development
• Commitment to DEI and sustainability
• Collaborative Environment

You will bring:

• Creative problem-solving skills
• Commitment to teamwork and proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Analytical mindset
• Experience working within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• BS in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• 2-3 years of experience preferred

You will get:

• Free language courses (24 languages available)
• Training platform for all employees
• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $80,500 to $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.

Additional information:

Location: Samford, CT

About Us

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Solvay’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.

Additional Information
Solvay’s purpose is to bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress. We can only fulfill this purpose with a diverse workforce that feels respected and appreciated, and has equal opportunities to work, grow and thrive. Our differences, visible or not, are valued. As Solvay seeks to promote unity and not uniformity, we invite you - regardless of background, age, gender, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity - to consider a future with us.

Important Important EEO information related to opening in the US
Solvay is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. Click on the links to read "The EEO is the Law" poster and the “EEO is the Law” poster Supplement.
We will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. For more information, please click here.
Solvay is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 800-311-3555 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.