Solenis · 2 days ago
Staff Scientist – Peracetic Acid (PAA) Formulation
Fort Mill, SC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$84K/yr - $139K/yr
7+ years expSolenis is a leading global provider of water and hygiene solutions, and they are seeking a Staff Scientist – Peracetic Acid (PAA) Formulation & Optimization. This role is responsible for the development, optimization, and commercialization support of peracetic acid-based formulations, focusing on innovation and regulatory compliance while collaborating with various teams.
ChemicalIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead formulation design, optimization, and troubleshooting of peracetic acid and other direct food contact products, including sanitizers, disinfectants, antimicrobial process aids, and specialty oxidizing formulations
Optimize PAA formulations for performance, manufacturability, stability, shelf life, material compatibility, and controlled reactivity
Evaluate raw materials (acids, peroxides, stabilizers, chelants, surfactants) for performance, cost, supply robustness, and regulatory acceptability
Design and execute laboratory experiments to assess kinetics, equilibrium, degradation pathways, and performance under real-world use conditions
Provide expert guidance on formulation limits driven by chemistry, physics, equipment, and safety constraints
Support pilot- and plant-scale trials, including technology transfer to manufacturing
Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to PAA generation, stability, heat release, compatibility, and dosing accuracy
Partner with Process Technology and Operations to define safe operating windows, equipment requirements, and process controls
Support customer trials, field evaluations, and issue resolution for PAA-based systems
Collaborate with EHS and Regulatory teams to ensure formulations meet global regulatory, labeling, transport, and safety requirements
Support hazard evaluations, thermal stability assessments, and safe handling guidance for PAA and related oxidizers
Drive formulation improvements to reduce cost, improve supply resilience, and enable value-engineering opportunities
Support cost modeling, raw material qualification, and alternate supplier evaluations
Act as a subject-matter expert in peracetic acid chemistry across R&D and commercial teams
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline
Minimum 7–10 years of industrial experience in formulation chemistry, with significant hands-on experience in peracetic acid or peroxide-based systems
Strong understanding of oxidation chemistry, reaction kinetics, stability mechanisms, and formulation interactions
Experience supporting scale-up, manufacturing, and commercialization of chemical formulations
Demonstrated ability to solve complex, real-world formulation and process challenges
Experience with PAA systems in food & beverage or industrial processing
Familiarity with antimicrobial regulatory frameworks (e.g., EPA, FDA, USDA, biocides)
Experience with dosing, dispensing, or on-site generation systems
Ability to travel 10-15% to manufacturing sites, suppliers, or customer locations
Benefits
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
Comprehensive benefits which include medical, dental, vision & 401K, and numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.
Company
Solenis
Solenis is a producer of specialty chemicals for industrial water treatment operations.
10001+ employees
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