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
Job Description - You will supervise the daily activities of a chemistry team responsible for Food & Beverage and Institutional cleaning and disinfection product portfolios.
- You will provide coaching & training, sets goals, accountable for performance evaluation, plans staff development, and makes people management decisions (including recruitment, promotions, terminations, and compensation).
- You are responsible for managing the lab and ensures the labs are a safe and organized place to work.
- You will plan and implement personnel assignments to optimally utilize resources.
- You will recommend and implement new methods, equipment, and laboratory practices.
- You will act as a technical lead for Fast Track projects and has application knowledge in a wide variety of technology, microbiology and formulation areas
Qualifications - You have a B.S./M.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or similar discipline.
- You have 5+ years of experience in formulation chemistry or closely related field.
- You have a strong understanding of chemistry laboratory testing methods, instrumentation, and data analysis techniques and ability to maintain a clean, organized safe work environment.
- You have the ability to communicate technical information to a non-technical audience - demonstrated record of cross functional communication and results.
- You have an understanding of Food & Beverage and Institutional cleaning products, including formulation, performance testing, customers, product applications and the current regulations governing their use.
- Ability to manage time and activities to deliver to assigned goals in a rapidly changing environment and, to coach and direct the work of others.
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 [redacted]