Research Laboratory Assistant

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

Solvay is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician with physical-chemistry skills in formulation of liquids and materials to integrate its physical-chemistry digital lab. By joining the LOF Research team, you will contribute to the development of innovative products aligned with Solvay G.R.O.W. strategy to meet customer expectations in terms of sustainability and Solvay One Planet ambitious goals.

**Missions**
- Within a world-wide community of researchers, you will conduct laboratory experiments, learn and improve experimental methods. You will be trained to high throughput experimentation, using robots and other screening tools for fast innovation.
- In close collaboration with the physical chemistry team, you will analyze data sets, perform results interpretation and present them and write reports. You participate in customer meetings.
- You maintain high performing laboratory equipments and evaluate the quality of data generated.
- You demonstrate a safety commitment and ensure a safe working environment by assessing experiments risks prior manipulation.

**Qualification and skills**
- Bachelor of science degree in one of the following areas: Chemistry, Formulation, Physical-chemistry, Bio-chemistry
- Good english level is a plus
- Experience in different chemical or bio-chemical analytical tools, such as complex fluid rheology, surface energy measurements, HPLC, Raman, FTIR is a plus.
- A taste for robots and automated setups is a nice to have.

**Desired behaviors**
- Demonstrates an aptitude for independent and creative thinking.
- Strong collaborative skills, working in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Strong oral communication skills with the ability to speak with clarity and work effectively with co-workers and internal partners

**The position is located in Pessac (Bordeaux region).**

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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.