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Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. Our purpose—we bond people, ideas and elements to reinvent progress—is a call to go beyond, to reinvent future forms of progress and create sustainable shared value for all through the power of science. In a world facing an ever-growing population and quest for resources, we aim to be the driving force triggering the next breakthroughs to enable humanity to advance while protecting the planet we all share.
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:
Solvay’s Renewable Materials and Biotechnology platform is dedicated to developing innovative and sustainable solutions for a range of markets, using renewable feed stocks and biotechnology. The Cambridge Research and Innovation laboratory aims to meet growing demand for sustainable solutions by increasing the share of renewable carbon in Solvay’s product offering and developing new business opportunities enabled by biotechnology. This growth platform complements Solvay’s activities in three other key areas: battery materials, green hydrogen and thermoplastic composites.
The new platform will bring together several Solvay businesses to integrate deep competencies in bioinformatics / data science, strain engineering, bio catalysis and fermentation processes, strengthening and accelerating the ability to scout, develop and turn into businesses the most valuable biotech-enabled opportunities.
Solvay is looking for creative and motivated scientists to strengthen our biotechnology platform. Realizing Solvay’s vision depends on collaboration between researchers from myriad personal and professional backgrounds; working as part of this diverse and multidisciplinary team is the central responsibility and benefit of this position.
We count on you for:

• Develop and optimize high throughput assays to test for targeted improvement.
• Function as part of a team of Scientists and Research Associates in a matrixes environment to deliver on multi-step wet lab work streams.
• Analyze large datasets to identify structure-function relationships for iterative improvements.
• Clear communication within projects and towards stakeholders to engage and align on the objective and deliverables
• Performance objectives: (what success looks like, highlight challenges and expected outcomes)
• Internal Recognition as an expert in biotechnology within Solvay
• Projects executed in due time, budget and with optimal quality
• Act as an expert in synthetic biology and other biotech topics, supporting transversal discussions with and within our businesses and running assessments in the field.
• To assess scientific and technological opportunities in biotechnology suitable to transform into businesses by Solvay, actively scouting for opportunities.
• Design libraries of strain and protein variants using computational and rational approaches to improve titer of target molecules.

You can count on us for:

• Opportunity to work from scratch on creating new sustainable businesses in the field of Renewable Materials and Biotechnology
• Opportunity to grow in the adjacency of the core work by joining a dynamic group
• Opportunity to work on transversal topics with different GBUs (internal) and potential partners / customers (external)

You will bring:

• Capable of managing complex tasks under time pressure
• Master or PhD in Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biotechnology or related disciplines
• Ability to build and maintain internal and external networks
• Clear, impactful and articulated communicator
• Strong scientific background in synthetic biology, microorganism development / use and biotechnology processes
• Collaborative and open-minded
• Strong team player with entrepreneurial, result­ oriented approach
• Skilled and experienced in open innovation set-ups
• Previous industrial experience within biotechnology focused on research and development
• Passion for sustainability, curiosity, interest in developing an holistic view of the topics investigated
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skill

You will get:

• 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations.
• The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $129.744 to $162,180 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.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)
• Training platform for all employees
• Free language courses (24 languages available)

Additional information:

• Travel is required in an on-demand basis (< 20% of time)
• Need to be in the Cambridge lab (1-2 days/week remote work accepted)

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.