Quality Control Lab Technician III

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.

• Employs safe work habits and complies with all applicable Diversey safety requirements.
• Works closely with the Quality Manager and Supervisor, Plant Management, Production teams, and QA personnel at other sites
• Ensures products are produced according to the Bill of Materials (BOM)
• Provides daily production support including: timely testing, evaluating, and recording test results for raw materials, production batches, and finished products
• Calculates and provides adjustments to products as required and communicates with R&D and Regulatory for process improvements for both mixing and packaging
• Operates/Maintains laboratory instrumentation
• Conducts audits and summarizes date for management review
• Coordinates and performs ATP testing to release micro sensitive products to comply with Hygienic Manufacturing Guidelines
• Provides support to the plant with regard to waste minimization, environmental compliance, regulatory compliance, timely disposition of returns , discrepant product and materials
• Prepares customer Certificates of Analysis (COA's)
• Reviews and files raw material Certificates of Analysis
• Reviews laboratory work instructions
• Trains and assists plant personnel in the use and standardization of laboratory equipment and procedures in their departments
• Trains new lab personnel in procedures, product analysis, and instrumentation use and maintenance.
• Utilize SPC methods in data collection, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective/Preventive Action effectiveness, and Cost saving/Avoidance Analysis
• Supports the compliance and maintenance of GMP and ISO 9001/14001 documentation
• Performs GMP and ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audits as scheduled
• Reviews, inspects and authorizes the release of DIN products (GMP) as well as perform routine stability testing on Plant manufactured goods
• Participates in continuous improvement activities such as 5 Why Investigations, Kaizen, TPM, etc.
• Ability to change shifts to cover vacation and needs of the business

Minimum requirements:

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor's in Chemistry or related science with minor in Chemistry OR experience may be substituted for education
• Minimum Experience required:
• At least 1 year of experience in a Quality Control environment within a GMP regulated facility
• Experience with IR, UV/VIS, HPLC, and GC instruments
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand for periods of up to 4 hours at a time
• Ability to perform repetitive bending and stretching on a daily basis
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds occasionally
• Employee must use and maintain their PPE, and follow Area specific PPE policies and rules. Contact lenses are not permitted.
• Travel: Initially, ability to travel 60-70% for training for ~4 months, then travel will be less than10%

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