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 be supporting R&D efforts in the preparation, testing and evaluation of new materials for potential use across the various business areas Diversey serves. 

You will perform laboratory assignments in collaboration with project chemists and scientists, which includes EPA, EN, and internally developed test procedures on experimental microbiology formulations and competitive products. 

You will be responsible for preparing necessary reagents and media, record experimental data, maintain a laboratory notebook, make calculations and prepare data reports, assist with inventory management, use various laboratory equipment, and maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Qualifications

You have an AA degree in  microbiology, biology, or relevant technical program with two years’ experience or a college degree in microbiology, biology or relevant technical program.

You have scientific knowledge and ability to understand and carry out standard methods (SOP’s) with aseptic technique

You have working knowledge of safe microbiology lab functions, safe usage of autoclaves, and BSL2 labs.

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