Synthomer
Chemistry Graduate – Regulatory Data
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Synthomer Job Opportunity
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.
12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Harlow, Essex (on site 4 days per week)
Are you a Chemistry graduate looking to apply your scientific knowledge in a more data-focused role within the chemical industry?
This is an excellent opportunity to join our Product Stewardship team and develop a career in Regulatory Affairs, Chemical Compliance, Product Safety, and Data Management. Full training will be provided, making this an ideal role for an early-career chemist who enjoys working with data, problem-solving, and ensuring information is accurate and compliant.
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What You'll Do
- Supporting the management and integrity of regulatory and product data, helping ensure our products remain compliant across global markets.
- Maintaining chemical, product, and regulatory data within SAP EHS.
- Reviewing and validating technical and regulatory information.
- Supporting the creation and maintenance of Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
- Assisting with chemical classification, labelling, and compliance activities.
- Investigating and resolving data quality issues.
- Supporting regulatory projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Analysing data and providing insights to support business decisions.
What We're Looking For
- Degree in Chemistry.
- Strong attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
- An interest in Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship, Chemical Compliance, or Product Safety.
- Confidence working with data and information systems.
Previous regulatory or compliance experience is not required. We are particularly interested in Chemistry graduates who are keen to learn, develop specialist knowledge, and build a long-term career in the chemicals industry.
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This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a global chemicals business, developing expertise that can lead to future careers in Regulatory Affairs, Product Stewardship, Product Safety, and Chemical Compliance.
🌍 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.
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