Senior Scientist-Boston, MA

Senior Scientist-Boston, MA Syensqo - 3.3 Boston, MA Job Details $127,680 - $159,600 a year 4 hours ago Benefits 401(k) matching Qualifications Research design Doctor of Philosophy Experimental design Research & development Full Job Description 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:

At Syensqo, our innovative products and solutions help enhance the way people around the world live life every day: how they work, travel, and spend leisure time. With a diverse global team of more than 13,000 employees in 30 countries, Syensqo is developing breakthrough solutions that advance sustainability, improve performance, and support the transition to a more circular economy. Building on deep expertise in materials, chemistry, and biotechnology, we partner with customers across diverse industries to create innovations that help tackle today's most critical environmental and societal challenges. Syensqo is seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join our Renewable Materials and Biotechnology Platform and lead early-stage innovation through the design, execution, and technical direction of microbial strain engineering and protein/enzyme engineering workflows. In this role, you will drive discovery, optimization, and scale-up of next-generation bio-based solutions by applying advanced experimental design, high-throughput screening strategies, and data-driven decision-making in a fast-paced, collaborative R&I environment. You will work at the interface of synthetic biology, microbial engineering, protein/enzyme engineering, and bioprocess development, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to translate experimental insights into robust strains, improved enzymes, and scalable processes that impact real-world products and sustainability-focused programs.

We count on you for:

Lead microbial strain engineering efforts using genome editing, pathway engineering, and library design to improve performance metrics (titer, rate, yield, robustness). Drive protein/enzyme engineering strategy, including variant design, mutagenesis, cloning, expression, and activity/stability characterization; define screening and down-selection criteria. Design and optimize high-throughput screening assays and workflows (plate-based and/or automation-enabled), including assay qualification and data quality standards. Provide technical leadership through rigorous documentation, interpretation, and communication of results; synthesize learnings, recommend next experiments, and proactively identify risks/opportunities. Collaborate cross-functionally to transition platform outputs into pipeline programs, including scale-up considerations, reproducibility, and technology transfer readiness. Champion lab and scientific excellence through EHS leadership, equipment readiness, protocol standardization, and continuous improvement of workflows.

You will bring:

PhD in Biology, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology, or a related field with 0-3+ years of relevant postdoctoral and/or industry experience (or equivalent track record). Demonstrated research experience in microbial strain engineering and/or protein/enzyme engineering , including experimental design and independent problem solving. You will get : Competitive salary and benefits package. The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $127,680 - $159,600 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives. 16, or more, weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave, according to local regulations Training platform for all employees Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological) 401-

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Onsite-Boston, MA 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. #LI-Senior #LI-Onsite #LI-JM2