Senior Staff Scientist

Location: Wilmington, Delaware, United States of America

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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!

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 Master's 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.

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]