R&d Assistant

Solvay is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

**We are looking for**:
W**e count on you for (main responsibilities include)**:

- Conduct hands-on laboratory experiments to support customer projects and develop innovative solutions;
- Provide technical support and interface with customers working on global and regional projects to support sales and marketing in LATAM region;
- Assist in the design, execution, and analysis of experiments to develop new products and improve existing ones;
- Data generation for promotion and sales tool;
- Support product homologations at customers (lab and pilot scale);
- Assist in training customers and distributors;
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with other departments such as safety, sales, marketing, production, quality control, to ensure successful development of solutions;
- Support test developments and implementation;
- Maintain Laboratory Equipment: Ensure that all laboratory equipment is properly maintained and calibrated, and adhere to safety protocols;
- Support lab safety and organization including safety and quality process implementation.

**You can count on us for**:

- Join a transversal and dynamic team;
- Opportunities for growth and learning;
- Encouraging a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values and respects individual differences and backgrounds.

**You will bring**:

- B.S. or M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Material Science;
- Strong experience in lab experiments, test development and implementation;
- Working knowledge of surfactants, additives, and polymers used in the cleaning, metal treatment, coatings, construction materials, lubricants or metal working fluids markets;
- Customer support and technical service experience would be a plus;
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work on complex projects with multidisciplinary teams;
- Strong team player and excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
- Good knowledge of Excel & G-Sheet to handle large data sets. Proficient with PowerPoint to make internal and external presentations;
- Good practice of English in oral and written will be a plus.

**You will get**:

- Competitive salary (Assess the possibility to add salary range in the job ad) and benefits package;
- 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations;
- Training platform for all employees;
- Free language courses (24 languages available); Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological).

About us
- Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes. As a world-leading company with €4.9 billion in net sales in 2023 and listings on Euronext Brussels and Paris (SOLB), its unwavering commitment drives the transition to a carbon-neutral future by 2050, underscoring its dedication to sustainability and a fair and just transition.

LI-Hybrid
middle
LI-DNI