Product Development Chemist

System One; Chester (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in outsourced services is seeking a Product Development Chemist in Chester, New Jersey. In this role, you will collaborate with teams to innovate, develop new products, and manage projects while leading a team of junior chemists. This position offers an opportunity for significant growth in technical or managerial directions.

Benefits

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) participation

Life insurance options

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of coatings, formulation tools, techniques, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong people and cross-functional team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop new products with cross-functional teams.
• Manage multiple projects and coordinate plant scale-ups.
• Train junior chemists and monitor industry trends.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Management

Analytical Skills

Education

BS in Chemistry

Job description

Job Title: Product Development Chemist
Location: Chester, New Jersey
Type: Direct Hire
Contractor Work Model: Onsite
Hours: 8 AM- 5 PM M-F

Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the product formulation team working to improve existing products and develop and commercialize new products. This position requires solid technical skills and a desire to innovate as well as problem solve. The Product Development Chemist I role offers many opportunities for growth and development into higher technical or managerial roles.

• Develop new products, in partnership with Quality, Marketing and Manufacturing teams
• Initiate, design and execute multidimensional experiments
• Actively seek and leverage internal and external best in class knowledge
• Plan and support plant scale-ups
• Coordinate with quality and manufacturing to improve performance and ease of manufacturing
• Capable of managing a team and working as a member on larger complex teams
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Record test results accurately
• Analyzes data, thoroughly documents results and recommends next steps
• Perform product physical and application testing
• Manage and train junior chemists and technicians
• Monitor competitive and industry trends
• Adhere to all laboratory safety and cleanliness guidelines
• Supports resolution of quality issues

Requirements:

• BS in Chemistry or related discipline and 5+ years of experience
• Knowledge of coatings, formulation tools, techniques, performance metrics and manufacturing processes
• Strong people and cross-functional team management skills
• Excellent communication, presentation & organizational skills
• Possess good analytical problem-solving skills to make timely & accurate decisions

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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