Junior Chemist - Personal Care R&D & Benchwork

kdc/one, Chemaid; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Performance-Based Bonus

Job summary

kdc/one, Chemaid is seeking a Junior Chemist for its Research & Development Lab. The role reports to Senior Chemist or higher R&D management and focuses on preparing lab batches of personal care products per formulations and specs.

The candidate will analyze test data, operate lab equipment, and collaborate with formulators to improve formulas and analytical methods while ensuring stability and efficacy per project requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry or higher.
• 5–8 years in personal care, hair care and skin care industry.
• Minimum 4 years in a Research and Development Junior Chemist or Chemist role.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bench batches for submission to clients based on formulations and product specs.
• Compile and analyze test information to drive improvements.
• Operate lab equipment and perform technical testing and evaluation.
• Provide formulators with recommendations to improve formulas, processes or methods.
• Ensure product stability and efficacy per project requirements and maintain data.
• Maintain accurate real time lab notebooks and electronic databases.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to select best solutions.
• Adhere to cGMP, GLP and SOPs for personal care industry.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Mathematical aptitude

Written and verbal communication

Excel, Word, Outlook

Education

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

kdc/one, Chemaid is seeking a Junior Chemist for its Research & Development Lab. The role reports to Senior Chemist or higher R&D management and focuses on preparing lab batches of personal care products per formulations and specs.

The candidate will analyze test data, operate lab equipment, and collaborate with formulators to improve formulas and analytical methods while ensuring stability and efficacy per project requirements.