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About this Product Development Chemist role at Solenis

Solenis · Onsite · Utrecht, Netherlands

Turn ideas into market-ready products

Do you enjoy developing new formulations, solving technical challenges, and spending time in the lab?

We are looking for a Product Development Chemist to support the development of innovative disinfectants and detergent solutions. In this role, you will transform early-stage concepts into robust, scalable products that deliver value to customers worldwide.

This is a hands-on position for a chemist who enjoys experimentation, takes ownership of projects, and wants to remain closely connected to the laboratory while contributing to innovation and business decisions.

What You'll Do

Formulation Development & Technical Leadership

  • Lead the technical development of new formulations from concept through commercialization

  • Design, execute, and interpret laboratory experiments independently

  • Optimize product performance through systematic testing and scientific analysis

  • Troubleshoot formulation challenges and develop practical solutions

  • Generate reliable data to support key project decisions

Innovation & Product Development

  • Explore new technologies, ingredients, and formulation approaches

  • Support innovation projects focused on cleaning and hygiene solutions

  • Review technical literature and emerging technologies

  • Contribute to intellectual property and patent-related activities where relevant

Project & Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Work closely with Product Managers, Project Managers, Marketing, Customer Experience, and Innovation teams

  • Present technical findings and recommendations to project stakeholders

  • Communicate risks, opportunities, and development progress clearly

  • Support successful product launches and commercialization activities

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline

  • 7+ years of progressive experience in formulation chemistry, preferably within Institutional Cleaning and Hygiene or adjacent industries

  • Strong understanding of formulation chemistry and raw material functionality

  • Proven ability to independently design and execute experiments

  • Strong laboratory skills and a hands-on mindset

  • Ability to lead technical workstreams within cross-functional projects

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Fluent English

Nice to Have

  • Knowledge of biocides, disinfectants, or regulatory frameworks such as BPR or EPA

  • Experience with Design for Six Sigma methodologies

Why Join Us?

  • Work on innovative products used by customers around the world

  • Combine hands-on laboratory work with strategic product development

  • Be part of multidisciplinary innovation teams

  • Influence products from concept through market launch

  • Join a company that values innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement

Interested?

Are you passionate about formulation science, innovation, and solving technical challenges in the lab?

If you enjoy turning ideas into market-ready products while working at the intersection of chemistry, technology, and customer needs, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the next generation of cleaning and hygiene solutions.

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About Solenis

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

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