Chemist

Churchdwight; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid vacation and sick time

Paid Parental Leave

401k with company match

Discounted Employee Stock PurchasePlan

Job summary

Church & Dwight seeks an R&D Chemist with formulation experience to support development, qualification, and launch of cosmetic and consumer health products, as well as improving existing lines.

The Chemist will lead product research from concept through launch and post-launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams. This role requires practical understanding of product development processes, including design, formulation, verification/validation, and commercialization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related with 5+ years of industry experience, or PhD with 0–3 years.
• Formulation expertise in personal care cosmetics or consumer health products.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept to launch and post-launch with minimal supervision.
• Provide technical support for launches, maintenance, and manufacturing operations to ensure product quality.
• Conduct hands-on formulation work: design experiments, collect data, analyze results, and make data-driven recommendations.
• Support product claim substantiation through testing with internal teams and external labs.
• Monitor market trends and consumer feedback to identify opportunities for product improvement.
• Create and maintain product documentation including specifications and design history files.
• Follow U.S./FDA and EU regulatory requirements for cosmetics and related products.

Skills

Independent work

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Biochemistry or related

PhD in related field (optional)

Job description

Job Summary

Church & Dwight is seeking an R&D Chemist with formulation experience to support the development, qualification, and launch of new personal care cosmetic and consumer health products, as well as the maintenance and improvement of existing products.

About the Role

The Chemist will lead assigned product research and development activities from concept through launch and post-launch, collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the development process. They demonstrate a practical understanding of product development processes, including design, formulation, verification/validation, and commercialization.

Work Environment

Hybrid: This is a hybrid role based in Princeton, NJ, and requires in-person attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work options on Mondays and Fridays.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Lead assigned product development activities from concept to launch and post-launch with minimal supervision. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and execute development plans.
• Provide technical support for: (1) production start-ups and new product launches, (2) existing brand maintenance and improvement, and (3) manufacturing operations to maintain quality and integrity of existing products.
• Conduct hands‑on formula development, including designing and executing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and making data‑based recommendations.
• Support product claim substantiation by designing and executing product testing in collaboration with internal teams and external laboratories/research partners.
• Monitor competitive intelligence, market trends, and consumer feedback to understand evolving consumer needs and identify opportunities for product innovation and improvement.
• Create and maintain electronic product specifications, Bundle Books/Design History Files, Product Information Files, and other documentation for new and existing products.
• Follow established quality and regulatory procedures in accordance with applicable U.S./FDA and E.U. regulatory requirements for cosmetics and/or other regulated personal care and consumer health products.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment with Marketing, Process Development, Packaging, Analytical, Safety, Clinical, Regulatory, and other functions.
• Strong organizational, work planning, and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize activities and work with a supervisor to manage assigned projects.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and a large workload at times, adapting to changing priorities in a rapidly changing environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Experience

Required Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a B.S. or M.S. degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related disciplines with 5+ years of industry experience or a Ph.D. with 0 - 3 years of industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Formulation expertise in personal care cosmetics or consumer health products, including formula development and optimization.
• Experience with technology scouting, competitive benchmarking, or identifying new ingredients/formulation technologies.
• Experience working within U.S./FDA and E.U. regulatory requirements applicable to cosmetics and/or other regulated personal care and consumer health products.

Compensation and Benefits

The U.S. base salary range for this full‑time position is $71,000- $101.100. This position is also eligible for a bonus.

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date.
• You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit‑sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to,