Chemist

Church & Dwight Co., Inc.•Princeton, NJ

1d•$71,000 - $101,100•Hybrid

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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.

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.