Senior Staff Scientist - Fluid Analysis

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.comor follow us on social media.

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

Summary

You will be the technical leader responsible for advanced elemental analysis of fluids using Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP-OES and/or ICP-MS) techniques. This role oversees method development, validation, troubleshooting, and data interpretation for complex sample matrices. You will serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in inorganic analytical chemistry and supports quality, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional technical initiatives.

Responsibilities

• You will support our customers in the pulp & paper and industrial water treatment industries, as well as supporting our internal research and development and production activities.

• You will lead development, optimization, and validation of analytical methods for fluid matrices

• You will troubleshoot instrumentation, spectral interferences, matrix effects, and performance issues.

• You will oversee daily ICP laboratory operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

• You will develop and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and technical documentation.

• You will mentor junior scientists and laboratory personnel and provide technical training on ICP theory, instrumentation, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field // M.S. with 8+ years of relevant ICP experience //B.S. with 12+ years of progressively responsible ICP experience

• Extensive hands-on experience with ICP-OES and/or ICP-MS instrumentation.

• Strong background in trace metals analysis in complex fluid matrices.

• Proven experience in method development and validation.

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot instrumentation and spectral interferences.

• Experience with LIMS and laboratory data systems.

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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