Research & Development Technologist - Microbiology

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 2023 US Best Managed Company, recognized three years in a row. For more information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com. 

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 2023 US Best Managed Company, recognized three years 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

Description

• You will be responsible for setting up and operating laboratory equipment according to standard operating procedures to support the development of new technologies for microbiological control in industrial systems.

• You will be responsible for providing accurate, concise, documentation of laboratory findings and offer ideas to solve problems.

• You will be responsible for conducting laboratory procedures and handling chemicals with a focus on safety.

Qualifications

• You have an Associates or Bachelor's degree in Microbiology, Biology, Molecular Biology, a closely related field of study, or relevant industrial experience.

• You have experience with aseptic technique and the handling/culturing of microbes.

• You are open to further self-development and are a team player, creative, flexible and pro-active.

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 so