Job Description
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.3,900 employees across our 5 innovation centres of excellence and more than 29 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform routine and specialized coating testing (e.g., adhesion, corrosion resistance, durability, viscosity) following standard operating procedures (SOPs) and document test data accurately in lab records.
- Assist in coating formulation trials, raw material sampling, and sample preparation to support new product development and existing product improvement.
- Maintain lab equipment (e.g., coating applicators, testing instruments, analytical tools) through regular calibration, cleaning, and troubleshooting to ensure operational reliability.
- Strictly adhere to EHS regulations and lab safety protocols, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals/materials to maintain a safe working environment. Follow safety requirements and wear necessary PPE when working in the lab.
- Manage lab inventory of raw materials, consumables, and testing supplies; track stock levels and initiate replenishment requests as needed.
- Update and maintain detailed, organized lab documentation (test reports, SOPs, equipment logs) to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Comply with the official quality certifications e.g. ISO 9001:2015 standards, 5S requirement etc.
- Develop knowledge about Synthomer products and application in the relevant fields through training and on-the-job learning activities.
- Support sample dispatching as required
- Other work assigned by supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum technical colleague degree; at least 3 years working experience in a water-based coating lab, knowledge with water-based industry coatings such as intumescent coating, DTM coatings or powder coatings is an advantage.
- Experience with the lab equipment maintenance experience is a plus
- Logical thinker, highly motivated and hardworking, strong willingness and ability to learn
- Good spoken and written English skill is a plus
COMPETENCY:
- Striving for achievement/ result orientation;
- Good communication skill and interpersonal understanding;
- Initiative and strong team player.
- Demonstrated eagerness to learn new tasks, concepts and applications;
- Capability of working in a fast-paced environment;
🌍 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