Associate Chemist

Church & Dwight; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Chemist to join their innovative team in Princeton, NJ. This role focuses on supporting Fabric Care R&D activities, including the development of new formulations and product improvements. The ideal candidate will have a BS degree in Chemistry and a passion for laboratory work. With a collaborative culture that encourages personal responsibility and ethical practices, this position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in product development and testing. If you're eager to contribute to exciting projects and grow your career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have a BS degree in Chemistry or related discipline.
• 0-2 years of laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design technical plans for product development with supervisor's help.
• Conduct tests and evaluate products against established goals.
• Record, analyze data, and summarize results for project updates.

Skills

Laboratory Experimental Execution

Data Recording

Safety Practices

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Computer Proficiency (MS Office)

Education

BS in Chemistry

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We're a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an Associate Chemist located at our Princeton, NJ location.

The candidate for this position will support the Fabric Care Research and Development activities with development of new formulations and product improvements in addition to other R&D work. The Associate Chemist will be under the supervision of an R&D Manager in a manner consistent with the C&D R&D Core Principles of teamwork, consumer and customer focus, personal responsibility and integrity, and ethical behavior and practices.

Responsibilities:

• With help from supervisor, design technical plan to develop products or prototypes to meet project design parameters.
• Identify and/or develop methods and conduct tests to evaluate products or prototypes against established goals.
• Record and analyze data; draw conclusions and make recommendations for next steps.
• Help summarize and document results for project update reports.
• Evaluate new technologies for use in products/prototypes.
• Interact on project teams within R&D (Consumer Experience, Safety, Processing, Packaging) and with outside suppliers and vendors.
• Guide/Coach laboratory technicians and/or temporary employees with clear direction and prioritization.

Education and Experience:

• Must have a BS degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry or related discipline with 0-2 years of laboratory experience.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good laboratory experimental execution, data recording and safety practices.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work independently on multiple projects.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/