Quality Control Chemist

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. 

We have a Great opportunity in Solenis as we have a opening as a Quality Control Chemist. You would be working a 12-hour rotating shift which would include working Days, Nights, Overtime, Holidays and Weekends. 

As a Quality Control Chemist your Principle Accountabilities will include: 

• Perform Quality Control Analyses to verify quality of manufactured polymers in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Perform Quality Control Analyses to verify quality of raw materials and in-process parameters for pre-polymerization intermediates.
• Ability to perform laboratory calculations to adjust finished and in-process product characteristics within the required specification range.
• Record quality data and any adjustment activities accurately and completely in both written and electronic formats utilizing laboratory notebook and SAP database.
• Participate in investigation of non-conforming product and communicate required quality results and observations to Process Chemists and Operations Department.
• Participate in daily Production meeting and weekly Safety meeting.
• Maintain accuracy of analytical equipment by performing routine calibrations once per shift.
• Restock laboratory supplies and chemicals and assist in the inventory management.
• Maintain safety and order of work area through daily housekeeping and weekly inspection activities.
• Manage all chemicals and waste (hazardous and nonhazardous) in accordance with RCRA regulation and the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard.

Preferred Skills:

• Preferred analytical instrumentation experience: HPLC, GC, moisture balance, T90 titrator, KF-titrator, refractometer, pH meter, bulk viscometer, centrifuge.
• Previous laboratory experience is a plus.
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel, Word and Outlook.

Education: 
• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or related fields. 

Personal Skills: 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills. 
• Enjoys laboratory work and has good practical laboratory skills.
• High performance team player in a busy work environment. 
• Sense of urgency with the ability to prioritize work. 
• Flexible and proactive.
• Attention to detail.
• Skilled in time management, multi-tasking, planning, and communication.
• Open to further self-development.

Physical work environment and requirements: 
• Standing and sitting in a laboratory environment; dexterity and hand eye coordination to perform key testing steps; ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits:

Starting at $24.57 plus overtime and a great annual Bouns plan.

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 1-888-756-2701. #LI-DS1.

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