Lead Polymer Chemist

2 weeks ago


Wilmington, Delaware, United States Solenis Full time
Company Overview
Solenis is a prominent global manufacturer of specialty chemicals dedicated to providing sustainable solutions for industries that rely heavily on water. Our focus spans various sectors, including consumer goods, industrial applications, institutional services, food and beverage, as well as pool and spa water management. As a subsidiary of Platinum Equity, our extensive product range features a diverse selection of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and sanitizers, complemented by cutting-edge monitoring and control systems. These innovations empower our clients to enhance operational efficiency, improve product quality, safeguard plant assets, reduce environmental impact, and foster cleaner, safer environments.

About Us
Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Solenis operates 69 manufacturing facilities strategically positioned worldwide and employs over 16,100 professionals across 130 countries on six continents. We are proud to be recognized as a 2024 US Best Managed Company for four consecutive years. For further details about our company, please visit our website.

Benefits of Employment
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and career advancement
  • 15 days of paid time off to recharge
  • Attractive salary and bonus structure
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
Position Overview
  • Conduct experiments in organic and polymer synthesis to create innovative materials with specific properties.
  • Design and optimize reaction conditions using heterogeneous catalysts for polymerization processes.
  • Examine the structure-property relationships of polymers to improve material performance.
  • Utilize advanced mechanistic concepts and synthetic methodologies to address complex chemical challenges.
  • Analyze experimental data, prepare technical documentation, and effectively communicate findings to colleagues and stakeholders.
Qualifications
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in organic or synthetic polymer chemistry, with a focus on heterogeneous catalysis and polymer characterization.
  • A minimum of 5 years of industrial research experience in polymer synthesis.
  • Strong understanding of polymer structure-property relationships and their applications.
We recognize that candidates may not meet every single qualification. If your experience differs from our outlined requirements but you believe you can contribute value to this role, we encourage you to reach out.

At Solenis, we value our employees as our greatest asset. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401K, along with numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

Solenis is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer, welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds including minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. 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 based on disability.

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