Chemist

Azelis•New Brunswick, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Azelis is seeking a Chemist for our Care Laboratory located in Princeton, NJ. This Chemist is responsible for the production of prototype formulations to assist Azelis in bringing innovative solutions and speed to market support for the Care business. This is a hands-on laboratory bench position requiring clear technical thinking, consistent focus on safety, good communication skills, and enthusiastic collaboration. The role will focus on prototype support and include general lab and site-specific duties. Azelis is a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemical and food ingredients industry, present in 63 countries across the globe with over 3,800 employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a lateral value chain of complementary products to more than 59,000 customers, supported by +2,700 principal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.1 billion (2022). Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE. Across our extensive network of more than 60 application laboratories, our award-winning staff help develop formulations and provide technical guidance throughout the customers’ product development process. We combine a global market reach with a local footprint to offer a reliable, integrated, and unique digital service to local customers and attractive -business opportunities to principals. Top industry-rated by Sustainalytics, Azelis is a leader in sustainability. We believe in building and nurturing solid, honest and transparent relationships with our people and partners. Impact through ideas. Innovation through formulation. Azelis Americas is an equal opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. You can view the EEOC Know Your Rights poster here. Azelis Americas’ U.S. entities participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Azelis is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. Azelis Americas is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact us at [email protected].

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with common equipment trouble shooting skills is an asset.

Responsibilities

Produce prototype formulations and supporting documentation for use by commercial team
Plan, produce, and package prototype batches
Run supporting test methods for formulation performance testing
Compile data from evaluations and interpret results to form sounds conclusions and recommendations
Support other Care projects with routine performance testing and analysis
Maintain a laboratory notebook
Report project work and findings -internally and externally according to the requirements of each project opportunity
Utilize digital lab tools (current and future)
Input in-house and supplier formulations into company formulation system
Manage lab projects in project management tool
Implement laboratory procedures
Always Maintain good Health and Safety Procedures in the laboratory
Actively work within the safety requirements of the Azelis labs and participate in safety improvement activities.
Ensure accurate records are kept in line with regulatory requirements
Maintain inventory and stock records, where required
Maintain laboratory equipment and standard operating procedures. Setup new equipment if acquired. Familiarity with common equipment trouble shooting skills is an asset.
Provide support and participate in staff meetings and training events, or tradeshows as required. This may include occasional travel.
Assist with lab tours, presentations, and demonstrations related to internal, customer, or principal meetings.
Assist in organizing on-site activities and administrative tasks associated with lab functions and information management
Other duties assigned according to business, lab, and site needs