Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments.
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2024 US Best Managed Company, recognized fouryears in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com.
Perks of working with us!
Competitive health + wellness benefit plan
Continuous professional development with many opportunities for growth!
Recharge with 15 days of paid time off
Competitive Salary and Bonuses
401k Plan
Flexible working hours
Responsibilities
The RD&E Fast Track Team is responsible for maintenance and optimization of the current product portfolio. This Fast Track Formulation Chemist has the primary role of managing one of more North American Institutional product formulation portfolios. They will interface with Marketing portfolio management to identify product needs, implement portfolio-driven product changes, and maintain the formula data record in our Product Life Cycle System (PLM). Other responsibilities will include product formulation, cost savings projects, raw material qualification, test method development, supply chain support and technical customer support.
Develop and maintain an expert understanding of portfolio formulations and the regulations governing their use in North America.
Understand QC methods and analytical tests used to characterize formulated products.
Perform appropriate performance tests (cleaning, compatibility, gloss, etc.) to determine product suitability for proposed application.
Create and maintain the portfolio formulation record in PLM with a high degree of accuracy
Interface with multiple divisions including Supply Chain, RD&E, Sales, and Marketing
Maintain a clean and safe working environment; adhere to existing safety protocols
Ensure compliance with current and future regulations and corporate policies.
Formulate new products and reformulate existing products as needed
Investigate customer complaints in a timely manner
Communicate with stakeholders regularly by sharing information, creating technical reports and delivering presentations.
Qualifications
A degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry or related area
At least 2-5 years formulation experience in any of the following areas: industrial and institutional cleaning or floor care products, household products, or similar surfactant-based systems.
Experience with Floor Care applications, testing and formulation a plus
Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills and ability to present results clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences.
Solid understanding and application of experimental design, creative problem-solving techniques and research statistics
Action oriented with ability to work in a fast-paced environment – should be able to multitask with proven follow-through and adherence to changing priorities and deadlines
We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you.
At Solenis, we understand that our greatest asset is our people. That is why we offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development. So, if you are interested in working for a world-class company and enjoy solving complex challenges, whether in the lab or the field, consider joining our team.
Solenis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, including Minorities / Women/ Veterans / Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Should you require assistance in applying to this opportunity, please reach out to Solenis Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@solenis.com