Lab Technician - Belvidere, NJ

dsm-firmenich; Belvidere (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive pay

Retirement plan

Health care coverage

Paid time off

Recognition programs

Job summary

dsm-firmenich is seeking a Lab Technician in Belvidere, NJ. The role focuses on testing and analyzing raw materials, intermediates, and finished products using validated methods while following cGMP guidelines.

Responsibilities include calibrating equipment (HPLC, GC, ICP), performing analyses with various methods, and maintaining thorough documentation. A degree in a relevant science is required or preferred, with 0–3 years of lab experience and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or associate’s degree in a relevant scientific field; formal education requirements as stated.
• 0–3 years of laboratory experience in a regulated environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Broad understanding of safety, laboratory hygiene and GMP rules.

Responsibilities

• Carries out routine tasks with some autonomy and executes more process steps as needed.
• Calibrates and monitors laboratory equipment (HPLC, GC, ICP, etc.).
• Analyzes raw materials, intermediates, stability samples and finished products for required tests by various methods.
• Organizes work efficiently and collaborates with the team; informs supervisor of progress.
• Investigates OOS results under guidance of senior staff and maintains good documentation practices.
• Ensures incidents are investigated, reported, and risks assessed promptly; emphasizes safety and proper procedures.

Skills

Lab techniques

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Education

Associate’s degree required

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

HPLC

GC

ICP

LIMS

Job description

Lab Technician

Belvidere, NJ

The Lab Technician is responsible for testing and analyzing raw materials, intermediates and finished products by applying validated or compendia methods, while following cGMP guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carries out routine tasks with certain autonomy and is responsible for executing more process steps.
• Calibrates and monitors laboratory equipment (HPLC, GC, ICP, etc.)
• Analyzes raw materials, intermediates, stability samples and finished products for required tests by various analytical and instrumental methods
• Organizes own work efficiently and in collaboration with others and contributes own ideas to team
• Keeps supervisor informed of work status
• Investigation of OOS results under guidance of senior staff
• Maintains good documentation practices
• Ensures incidents are investigated, reported, and risks are assessed in a timely basis.
• Acts in such a way that safety awareness & accident prevention are considered in performing all tasks
• Is able to implement the correct procedures in cases of unforeseen problems/ emergencies
• Is able to perform evaluations on data resulting from work stream

We Bring:

• A place to grow and develop.
• A company that is purpose-led and performance-driven in a corporate culture that values people and planet.
• The opportunity to work on growing brands and build on a strong foundation.
• The chance to make improvements and make an impact on the business.

You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant Scientific discipline preferred, associate’s degree required.
• 0-3 years of lab experience
• Experience in Microsoft Office (outlook, word, and excel)
• Broad understanding of safety, laboratory hygiene and GMP rules

The salary or hourly wage scale provided reflects the pay range dsm-firmenich expects to pay the successful candidate for the position. Individual pay offered will bebased on the applicant’s job-related skills, experience, relevant education, or training, and primary work location. Hourly: $30/hour - $33/hour.

In addition to base salary, we also offer a comprehensive total rewards package, inclusive of annual incentive pay, a retirement savings plan, health care coverage,paid time off, recognition programs and a broad range of other benefits. All benefits and incentives are subject to eligibility requirements.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them. Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bringprogress to life. From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrancethat helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health,and beauty for everyone, everywhere. And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts youup and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future. Because real progressonly happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, Belonging and Equal Opportunity Statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other.

When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, theydo their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building.

A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has thechance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair andinclusive as possible.

From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcomecandidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need anysupport through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency Statement

Please note this is a direct search led by dsm-firmenich. We only accept applications from candidates, not from agencies nor subject to agency’s fees, percentagesor similar.