Research Chemist

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

1d•$81,700 - $116,300•Hybrid

About The Position

Church & Dwight is seeking a Research Chemist to support the Fabric Care Performance Additive business. This position will be located in Princeton, NJ on a hybrid basis. Work Model: This is a hybrid role, requiring in-person attendance at our Princeton, NJ location on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work options on Mondays and Fridays. The Research Chemist will be responsible for the design, development, and optimization of new and existing fabric care additive formulations from concept through commercialization. This role will play a critical part in supporting innovation, product improvement, and lifecycle management of marketed products while ensuring operational continuity and competitive relevance. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise in product development, a creative and data-driven approach to problem-solving, and the ability to independently manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. This role involves close cross-functional collaboration with Marketing, Packaging, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Safety, Legal, and Consumer Relations teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline from an accredited institution
4+ years of laboratory experience
Experience in product development
Demonstrated technical knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving capability
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive projects forward with minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and data integrity
Agile mindset with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and tight timelines
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical information clearly and concisely

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a scientific discipline
Experience in consumer products, fabric care, or related manufacturing environments
Experience working in highly cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Formulation & Product Development: Design, formulate, and develop new and existing consumer product formulations from concept through commercialization.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze experimental data, make technical recommendations, and provide timely updates to management and cross-functional partners while maintaining complete and accurate records.
Project Ownership: Independently manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities simultaneously.
Technical Communication: Translate technical findings into clear, concise insights and topline reports for management and cross-functional stakeholders.
Product Support & Lifecycle Management: Support marketed products to maintain operational continuity and ensure competitiveness within the category.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Packaging, Processing, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Safety, Legal, and Consumer Relations based on project needs.
Technical Leadership: Serve as technical project leader and subject matter expert on assigned initiatives.
People Oversight: Manage temporary employees’ day-to-day workload with clear direction and prioritization, as applicable.