Research Chemist

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.; Princeton, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is seeking a Research Chemist to provide technical expertise for new oral care products and to support maintenance of existing offerings. You will lead R&D from concept to launch, work with cross-functional teams, and help ensure quality and regulatory compliance.

The role involves bench-top formulation, stability studies, and collaboration with internal and external labs, with a base U.S. salary in the advertised range.

Qualifications

• The candidate holds a B.S. in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related field.
• At least 5 years of laboratory experience in product development or OTC chemistry.
• Ph.D. in a relevant discipline is preferred for advanced roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead product research and development from concept to launch and post-launch activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and improve products.
• Transfer technologies to pilot lab and manufacturing sites.
• Provide technical support for new product launches and existing brand improvements.
• Design bench-top formula development and conduct experiments for oral care products.
• Collect, analyze stability data and report results with data-driven conclusions.
• Prepare documentation to support FDA OTC product development and launches.

Skills

Independent work

Prioritization

Multitasking

Organization

Workload management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

B.S. in Chemistry

5+ years lab experience

Ph.D. is preferred

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.

Job Summary

Church & Dwight is seeking a Research Chemist to provide technical expertise and help with the development and qualification/implementation of new oral care products while also supporting the maintenance and improvement of existing products.

About the Role

The Research Chemist will help lead product research and development from concept to launch, as well as post-launch activities, and collaborate with cross- functional teams to develop products.

Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities

• Help lead product research and development from concept to launch, as well as post-launch activities:
• Collaborate with cross-functional team to develop product.
• Aid in the transfer of technologies to pilot lab and manufacturing sites.
• 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.
• Identify product concepts and technical approaches, demonstrate concept and technical feasibility, formulate detailed development plans and execute such plans to meet objectives and commitments.
• Conduct bench-top formula development of oral care products: Design and execute experiments.
• Collect and analyze stability data.
• Report results, draw conclusions and make data-based recommendations to management.
• Design and execute laboratory experiments to substantiate label claims.
• Coordinate and support testing by internal service groups and/or external testing labs.
• Stay abreast of market and competitor activities, as well as consumer product feedback.
• Help explore ways to increase customer satisfaction levels with new and existing products by identifying and understanding consumer needs and the gaps between consumer needs and existing products.
• Create, update, and maintain electronic product specifications.
• Assemble product Bundle Book/ Design History Files, and relevant documentation to support launch of new products and maintain existing ones.
• Adhere to and follow established procedures and policies for working in the laboratory designated for the development of FDA regulated OTC products.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop, organize and prioritize tasks within assigned projects and work with supervisor to manage assigned projects.
• Ability to work on multiple, concurrent projects.
• Demonstrated strong organizational, work planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage a large workload at times and to adapt to reprioritization as necessary in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional environment involving marketing, processing, packaging, analytical, safety, clinical, regulatory, etc.
• Good verbal and written skills.

Education and Experience Required

• The successful candidate will have a B.S. degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, or related disciplines.
• 5+ years of laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in a relevant discipline with 0 – 3 years of experience preferred.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated OTC products preferred.

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.
• As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to 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.

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/

Church & Dwight is a world-leader in household and personal care products. Our global brands include ARM & HAMMER®, Batiste, OxiClean, Trojan, XTRA, Nair, First Response, Spinbrush, Orajel, vitafusion, Li’l Critters, Water Pik and FLAWLESS®. Founded in 1846, we have operations globally and are listed in the S&P 500.