Senior Staff Scientist

Solenis LLC

Wilmington, DE

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$93,530–$155,890 Per Year
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Processes, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Environmental Impact, Experiment Design, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Identify Issues, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory Analysis, Manufacturing, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Operational Strategy, Performance Management, Polymers, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Product Support, Reporting Skills, Research & Development (R&D), Research Laboratory, Social Media, Statistics, Technical Research, Water Treatment, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Wilmington, DE
POSTED
30+ days ago

Solenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions. The company's product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, cleaners, disinfectants, and state-of-the-art monitoring, control and delivery 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 78 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over ~23000 professionals in >160 countries across six continents. Solenis is a 2025 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media.

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

Summary

You will be joining Solenis' Process Technology and Engineering Research Group. This position requires a strong understanding of the fundamental concepts of chemical engineering and how they can be applied in the development and troubleshooting of chemical processes. You will support Solenis manufacturing plants, product lines, and customers by performing lab scale analyses on polymerization reactions, dispersion and homogenization processes, membrane separation processes, and chemical application in the wide array of Solenis customer industries.

Responsibilities

  • Apply chemical engineering fundamentals to develop, analyze, and evaluate process unit operations
  • Design and conduct laboratory-scale experiments related to polymerization, dispersion, homogenization, and membrane separation processes
  • Support troubleshooting of product quality and manufacturing issues across Solenis plants
  • Optimize existing chemical processes and products to improve efficiency, performance, and reliability
  • Assist in the development and scale-up of new technologies from laboratory research to commercial production
  • Analyze experimental data using statistical methods and engineering tools
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, and technical service
  • Communicate technical findings and recommendations clearly through written reports and presentations

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or Masters in Chemical Engineering
  • Strong knowledge of fundamental chemical engineering principles
  • Expertise in experimental design and statistical data analysis
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Results-oriented with a focus on achieving goals and project objectives
  • Strong written and verbal technical communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders within and outside of R&D

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.

About Solenis

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,530.00 and $155,890.00 plus discretionary bonuses. The exact compensation may vary based on your skills, experience and other factors permitted by law.

About the Company

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Solenis LLC

Whether you're an engineer or a plant manager, whether you work in pulp and paper or an industrial water market, we can help you improve your results. We can assess your unique needs and challenges and match them with the right people, bringing the right experience, offering the right technology.

That's exactly what we've been doing since our founding. From our history as Betz Laboratories, Drew, Stockhausen, Hercules and Ashland Water Technologies, we've grown into one of just three industrial water treatment companies with a truly global footprint. Today, we have 3,500 employees and 30 manufacturing facilities which span 118 countries and five continents.

Still, our guiding principle has stayed constant through the years: our objective is to help you.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Chemicals/Petro-Chemicals
FOUNDED
1907
WEBSITE
http://solenis.com/en/