Pvdc Researcher

PVDC Researcher • Bollate, Lombardia, IT

Position Overview

The Scientist is responsible for leading research and innovation projects and supporting plant manufacturing requests that support product development for Syensqo Specialty Polymers for high growth markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate strong technical depth in material science (physico‑chemistry) to ensure product development activities are technically rigorous, particularly in radical polymerization of vinyl monomers.
• Assist in the review and monitoring of patent and scientific literature relevant to our products/technology, bringing innovative ideas to enlarge portfolio tuning.
• Lead scale‑up of research recipes to commercial scale, collaborating closely with Process Technology, HSE, and Manufacturing Functions.
• Provide technical support to improve current products and technologies in collaboration with Process Technology and Manufacturing Functions.
• Demonstrate project management skills.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Customer Technical Development, customers, and suppliers to support the development of new products.
• Provide technical support to ongoing plant operations and assist in problem solving.

Added Value for Candidates

• Opportunity to develop new products in specialty polymers with challenging performance requirements.
• Possibility to interact with a diverse scientific team to grow and develop the polymer portfolio.
• Chance to bring additional scientific knowledge and pursue innovative, challenging routes.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ph.D. in Material Science, preferably in Polymer Chemistry or related fields. Additional background in organic chemistry or polymer processing is a plus.
• Experience in developing materials for advanced applications such as high‑barrier materials or high‑performance packaging.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience.

Desired Skills

• Technical depth in material sciences (physics and chemistry), polymer chemistry or processing, or organic chemistry.
• Passion for science, creativity, and open‑mindedness.

Desired Behaviors

• Problem‑solving skills with high focus on the final achievement.
• Leadership and ability to work in a team environment and with cross‑functional groups.
• Autonomy and organizational skills.

Additional Information

• Fluent English; French a plus.
• Daily in‑office work.
• Possibility of one day of home office after the training period, approximately 6 months.

EEO Statement

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.