Fast Track Senior Formulation 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 companys 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 .

The RD&E Fast Track Team is responsible for maintenance and optimization of the current product portfolio. This Fast Track Senior Formulation Chemist has the primary role of managing the North American Food & Beverage 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Possess, maintain and continuously expand an expert understanding of Food & Beverage portfolio formulations and the regulations governing their use in North America.

Use QC and analytical tests used to characterize formulated products.

Perform appropriate performance tests (cleaning, compatibility, gloss, etc.) to determine product suitability for proposed application.

New product development and existing product improvement and testing; Investigate and implement avenues to simplify formulations and improve efficiency

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 as well as external suppliers and third-party testing laboratories

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry, or related area

At least 5 years formulation experience in any of the following areas: industrial and institutional cleaning or Food & Beverage products, household products, or similar surfactant-based systems

Hands on chemist with a successful history of new product development and existing product improvement and testing. Ability to investigate and implement avenues to simplify formulations and improve efficiency

Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills and ability to present results clearly and concisely to a variety of audiences including externally to government agencies and industry trade associations

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. Ability to troubleshoot issues and formulate on the fly

Ability to work effectively with a team and independently with minimal supervision

Understanding of chemical regulations relevant to Solenis portfolios with specialized knowledge of EPA/FDA regulations and Good Laboratory Practices relevant to the registration, manufacture and sale of disinfectants, food contact products, hand sanitizers and cosmetics.

Capable of training others in all areas of their responsibility and directing the work of technicians

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related degree

Experience with, or knowledge of, product manufacturing scale-up

Experience in the Food & Beverage chemical industry, nice to have

We understand that candidates will not meet every single desired qualification . If your experience looks a little different from what weve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, wed 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