Synthesis Chemist

Synthomer is a leading supplier of high-performance, highly specialised polymers and ingredients that play vital roles in key sectors such as coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection - growing markets that serve billions of end users worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK and publicly listed there since 1971, we employ c.3,500 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 28 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America and Asia. Around 20% of our sales volumes are from new and patent protected products.

At our innovation centres of excellence in the UK, Germany, China, Malaysia and Ohio, USA we collaborate closely with our customers to develop new products and enhance existing ones tailored to their needs, with an increasing range of sustainability benefits. Since 2021, we have been proud holders of the London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark, which recognises green technology businesses making a significant contribution to a more sustainable, low-carbon economy.

Main Responsibilities:

To understand all lab Standard Operating Procedure or Work Instruction. To carry out SA and SBR process/production assigned by Supervisor. Production of the batch includes charging of raw materials, reaction processes, sampling and packing out of finished product from reactor. Actively monitor reaction processes and report any problem of safety, process or quality concerns. To record & report observations to Supervisor when there are abnormal process results or conditions. To ensure all processes are carried out safely, with minimum waste of raw material or product, and efficiently. To handle equipment with proper care. To report any malfunction of equipment to Supervisor immediately. To support R&D synthesis lab set up, SA/SBR equipment installing, commissioning and management. Assist in SA and SBR lab administration work such as coordinating request of analytical testing , sampling receive & despatch, housekeeping etc.. Ensure self-adherence to Synthomer Core Value & safety policy.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate Degree degree and above, major in Chemistry, Material Science, Chemical Engineering, Polymer synthesis.
• Be patient and resilient, strong willingness and ability to learn new things.
• Strong logic thinking and good problem solving skills

COMPETENCY：

• Experimental Execution Skills
• Project Management Skills
• Data Collection and Analysis Skills
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Communication Skills

Global Benefits Overview

• Competitive, market-aligned compensation

• Discretionary global bonus scheme

• Discretionary Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) - for senior positions

• Company car or car allowance - varies by region and role

• Healthcare - tailored to regional locations

• Parental leave and family support - maternity, paternity, adoption (aligned with regional policies)

• Working options - flexibility where it matters, based on role and business needs

• Learning & development opportunities - training, online platforms, buddy/mentorship programs, Internal Synthomer University with L&D offers

• Wellbeing support - employee assistance program (EAP), mental health resources, wellbeing initiatives

• Retirement / pension contributions - plans vary by country

• Culture of Inclusion - where everyone can thrive

• Performance culture, global reward & recognition programmes