Quality Control Technician

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. 

Relationships:  Reporting to the QEHS Manager, this position works closely with other Lab Personnel (Quality and R&D) as well as Production Supervisor, Production Personnel, and Regulatory Compliance.  Has the ability to work with others in a team environment, the ability to accept direction from supervisors, the ability to follow work rules and is willing to accept constructive criticism.

Job Role:  This position is responsible for providing technical support regarding the chemistry of products, adherence to quality specifications, regulatory and environmental compliance.  This position performs chemical testing of batches, line samples, and raw materials along with providing batch and line sample adjustments as necessary.  This position tabulates and analyzes data on the results of the chemical testing.  The person must actively participate in our Quality, Health and Safety program including training initiatives and adherence to all policies and procedures.  Inclusive in the purpose is the adherence to the department’s as well as the individual’s personal commitment to customer satisfaction.

Primary Position Responsibilities:

• Employ safe work habits and complies with all applicable Solenis safety requirements
• Works closely with Corporate Quality Assurance, Plant Management, Production Teams, and QA personnel at other sites
• Ensure products are produced according to the Bill of Material (BOM)
• Timely testing, evaluating and recording test results for raw materials, production batches, and finished products
• After the finished product has been approved, the produced resource is added and consumed resources are deducted from inventory.
• Calculate and provide adjustments to products as required
• Calibrate, operate, and maintain laboratory equipment
• Conduct Quarterly Finished Goods Audits
• Conduct internal audits and summarize results for management review for compliance to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• Utilize SPC methods in data collection, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective/Preventive Action effectiveness, and Cost Saving/Avoidance Analysis
• Support the compliance and maintenance of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 systems
• Communicate with R&D and Regulatory for process improvements as well as adjustments which are out of compliance for both mixing and packaging  
• Prepare customer Certificates of Analysis as needed.
• Review and file raw material Certificates of Analysis.
• Review laboratory work instructions.
• Prepare lab batch samples for the purpose of evaluating new raw materials, mixing procedures, plant problems, etc.
• Maintaining and ordering laboratory supplies.

Competencies:

Honesty/Integrity:  Acts with integrity.  Is trusted and seen as a direct, truthful individual.  Can present truth in an appropriate and helpful manner.  Keeps confidences, admits mistakes; doesn’t misinterpret him/herself for personal gain.  Stands up for convictions and values and makes difficult decisions.

Action Oriented:  Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with minimal planning; seizes more opportunities than others.

Teamwork:  Strives for win/win solutions; co-operates with co-workers to achieve goals; provides support and encouragement to co-workers; brings substantive conflicts and disagreements into the open and attempts to resolve them collaboratively.

Peer Relationships:  Can solve problems with peers with a minimum of noise, is seen as a team player and is cooperative.  Easily gains trust and support of peers, and can be candid with peers.

Creativity:  Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

Organizational Skills:  Must be able to prioritize and organize requests from a project perspective.  Must be able to multi-task.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written skills.

Problem Solving: High degree of analysis, problem solving and creativity.

Technical Skills:  Thorough knowledge of laboratory procedures, analytical chemistry applicable to the assigned area, products, materials to be tested.  Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment.  Effective use of technology to accomplish objectives (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail, internet, SAP, Business Objects etc.).  Good financial acumen.

Minimum Education Required: Four-Year Degree in Chemistry or related field preferred. Experience may be substituted for education.

Minimum Experience required: 1-2 years of experience in a Quality Control environment preferred.  Education may be substituted for experience.

Physical Requirements: Stand for periods of up to 4 hours at a time. Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds occasionally.

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 [email protected]