Process Engineering intern

Syensqo 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:
The Research and Innovation (R&I) teams within the Business Unit Novecare support the business in new growing opportunities by developing sustainable chemistries and processes that create value.
This position is located in the Technology Center team of the Bristol Research & Innovation Centre, a multidisciplinary location which also hosts the application labs for the Syensqo Novecare business unit as well as the Syensqo Corporate R&I Process Safety. The R&I Techno team develops new surfactant and natural polymer molecules and provides support to process improvement for existing manufacturing processes.
We count on you for:

• A student who is experienced in basic experiments and process engineering knowledge to support the Process Development projects for the Business Unit markets (Agro, Home and Personal Care, Coatings and Industrial Solutions).
• The main goal of this 1 year internship is to support the process team on the development of new technologies on our portfolio the definition and investigation of process improvement actions for our current technologies.
• Understand and respect all Bristol site safety rules.
• Proactively support the development of new process lab tools in different unit operations, in particular on :
• Continuous Reactions :
• Startup of a plug flow reactor and characterization with model reaction system
• Support on the upgrade of a stirred reactor into CSTR mode :
• Equipment design, modification and start-up
• Hydrodynamics characterization for definition of equipment limitations and range of operating conditions
• Test with model reactions
• Application to potential current technologies
• Testing with potential reactions of interest for the Business Unit ( for data acquisition, process improvements and/or new process proposals)
• Liquid/Solid separations
• Finalize the filtration media library including our current plants references
• Support on the formalization of our internal methodologies for L/S separations studies (frontal separation, centrifugal sep with and w/o filter media, membranes)
• Process improvements studies for current plants
• Thermal separations - Spray Drying :
• Upgrade of current asset to solvent mode
• Development of simple models for scale-up and standardization of data acquisition and study methodologies
• Feasibility testing on some of our current products
• Definition of equipment limitations and potential applications to new chemistries
• Investigation of the potential interest of organic solvent nanofiltration or pervaporation processes for our technologies
• Perform lab-scale experiments in order to obtain all necessary data for process development
• Analyze the lab data acquired and efficiently communicate results internally
• Develop simple process models (material balance, kinetics) based on experimental data.
• Periodically summarize results and discuss conclusions with the project team and the Techno R&I team.
  
  

You can count on us:

• Develop expertise in data analysis, specialized AC software and mass spectrometry
• Gain experience with high-throughput laboratory automation
• Develop expertise in synthetic biology experimental design
• We provide comprehensive training in laboratory procedures and safety protocols, ensuring you're well-equipped to contribute to meaningful projects in sustainable materials development.
  
  

You will bring:

• In pursuit of Bachelor or Master degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology or process engineering
• Theoretical & practical knowledge on reaction kinetics, mixing, liquid/solid separation and solid characterization is preferred
• Interest in laboratory work
• Proactivity, autonomy and open-mindedness
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work on several projects
• Be able to solve problems
  
  

You will get:

• Competitive internship salary
• Hands-on experience in a global, innovative company.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that support Syensqo’s mission.
  
  

About Us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• 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.
• Syensqo 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.