Chemist Jobs in New Jersey
Chemist jobs in New Jersey are among the most active in the country, concentrated in pharmaceutical manufacturing, specialty chemicals, and consumer products R&D across a range of levels from entry-level lab technician to senior research scientist. The strongest hiring is in and around Newark, Princeton, and the Route 1 corridor, where companies like Johnson & Johnson, BASF, and Merck have long-established operations. Analytical chemistry, formulation chemistry, and quality control are the specialties drawing the most consistent demand. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 Senior Research Chemist to join our team. This role is responsible for independently leading research projects that may entail the development of new formulations and or improving existing products to meet customer needs and regulatory standards. This position requires a strong background in oral care, consumer goods chemistry, extensive knowledge of good laboratory practices, experience translating consumer insight into executable innovation, and an understanding of how to take products from idea to the commercial market.
About the Role
The Senior Research Chemist in upstream innovation will play a critical role in assessing new technologies and areas for innovation to advance the global innovation pipeline of personal care businesses such as TheraBreath, HERO, and Batiste, impacting more than 1 billion dollars in company sales.
This role demands a future-forward global thinker and creative scientist capable of developing and advancing transformational technologies and consumer experiences to drive incremental growth for our lead categories.
Work Environment
Hybrid: This is a hybrid role based in Princeton, NJ and requires in- person attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work options on Mondays and Fridays.
Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Analyze consumer feedback, identify and understand consumer needs and the gaps between consumer needs and existing products, prepare summary reports and initiate/conduct follow-through tasks.
- Propose technology development programs based on consumer research and identify technical solutions to address unmet needs, further demonstrate concept and technical feasibility, formulate detailed development plan, follow through the plan to meet objectives and commitments
- Conduct bench-top formula development of personal care products in oral and / or skin care. Design and execute experiments. Collect and analyze data. Report results, draw conclusions and make data-based recommendations to management.
- Conduct product research and development from concept to proof-of-principle milestones, transfer lead candidate prototype technologies from lab to pilot scale and provide technical support to assess design for manufacturing feasibility assessment.
- Serve as RD Technical Project Lead (TPL), leading development across the RD function being point person with cross functional partners
- Adhere to and follow established procedures and policies for working in the laboratory designated for the development of FDA regulated OTC products.
- Independently complete other tasks as assigned.
- Stay abreast on 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.
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 without direct manager oversight.
- Demonstrated strong organizational, work planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage 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 oral and written skills.
- Ability to manage 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 and clinical regulatory, etc.
Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:
- B.S. degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related disciplines is required
- 5+ years of laboratory experience is required
- Oral Care formulation experience is required
- Experience with FDA OTC products is required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree with 3+ years of laboratory experience, or a Ph.D. with 2+ years of laboratory experience preferred
- Skin care formulation experience across skin care and acne preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $92500- $131,700. 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.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
#LI-Hybrid
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/
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 Senior Research Chemist to join our team. This role is responsible for independently leading research projects that may entail the development of new formulations and or improving existing products to meet customer needs and regulatory standards. This position requires a strong background in oral care, consumer goods chemistry, extensive knowledge of good laboratory practices, experience translating consumer insight into executable innovation, and an understanding of how to take products from idea to the commercial market.
About the Role
The Senior Research Chemist in upstream innovation will play a critical role in assessing new technologies and areas for innovation to advance the global innovation pipeline of personal care businesses such as TheraBreath, HERO, and Batiste, impacting more than 1 billion dollars in company sales.
This role demands a future-forward global thinker and creative scientist capable of developing and advancing transformational technologies and consumer experiences to drive incremental growth for our lead categories.
Work Environment
Hybrid: This is a hybrid role based in Princeton, NJ and requires in- person attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with remote work options on Mondays and Fridays.
Role Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Analyze consumer feedback, identify and understand consumer needs and the gaps between consumer needs and existing products, prepare summary reports and initiate/conduct follow-through tasks.
- Propose technology development programs based on consumer research and identify technical solutions to address unmet needs, further demonstrate concept and technical feasibility, formulate detailed development plan, follow through the plan to meet objectives and commitments
- Conduct bench-top formula development of personal care products in oral and / or skin care. Design and execute experiments. Collect and analyze data. Report results, draw conclusions and make data-based recommendations to management.
- Conduct product research and development from concept to proof-of-principle milestones, transfer lead candidate prototype technologies from lab to pilot scale and provide technical support to assess design for manufacturing feasibility assessment.
- Serve as RD Technical Project Lead (TPL), leading development across the RD function being point person with cross functional partners
- Adhere to and follow established procedures and policies for working in the laboratory designated for the development of FDA regulated OTC products.
- Independently complete other tasks as assigned.
- Stay abreast on 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.
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 without direct manager oversight.
- Demonstrated strong organizational, work planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage 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 oral and written skills.
- Ability to manage 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 and clinical regulatory, etc.
Education and Experience
Required Qualifications:
- B.S. degree from an accredited institution in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry or related disciplines is required
- 5+ years of laboratory experience is required
- Oral Care formulation experience is required
- Experience with FDA OTC products is required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree with 3+ years of laboratory experience, or a Ph.D. with 2+ years of laboratory experience preferred
- Skin care formulation experience across skin care and acne preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $92500- $131,700. 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.
The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.
#LI-Hybrid
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/
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Chemist Job Market in New Jersey
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- Chemicals & Materials
- Retail
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chemist jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in chemistry, biochemistry, or a closely related science field
- Hands-on laboratory experience with standard analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, and spectroscopy
- Familiarity with FDA regulations, GMP, or GLP standards relevant to pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing
- Strong data analysis and documentation skills, including experience with LIMS or similar lab software
- Ability to develop, validate, and troubleshoot analytical methods in a regulated laboratory environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration and regulatory reporting
Chemist Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a chemist in New Jersey?
New Jersey does not require a state-issued license to work as a chemist, so the path runs through education and employer credentialing rather than a licensing board. Most positions require at least a bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field, and roles in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing typically expect familiarity with GMP or GLP standards. A degree from a New Jersey institution with co-op or internship components gives candidates a direct path into the dense pharma corridor along Routes 1 and 9.
How much do chemists make in New Jersey?
Chemists in New Jersey earn a median of about $84,450 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,910 for the lowest 10% to over $144,030 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire chemists in New Jersey?
Employers hiring chemists in New Jersey right now include KLA, Ashland, and Englewood Lab, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. New Jersey's pharmaceutical and specialty chemical sectors mean hiring activity tends to be concentrated in R&D, quality control, and process chemistry roles at large, established manufacturers.
Which New Jersey cities have the most chemist jobs?
The cities with the most chemist openings in New Jersey are Totowa, Somerset, and Edison. This distribution reflects the dense concentration of pharmaceutical headquarters and chemical manufacturing plants along the central and northeastern corridors of the state, where anchor employers like Merck, Johnson & Johnson, and BASF anchor large clusters of chemistry hiring across R&D and operations functions.
Are there remote chemist jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're rare. Chemist work is largely hands-on and tied to physical laboratories, so most roles require on-site presence. About 8% of chemist openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those that are tend to involve regulatory affairs, scientific writing, or data-driven analytical review rather than bench work.
How can I get hired as a chemist in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a quality control technician or lab analyst role at one of New Jersey's pharmaceutical or contract manufacturing organizations, which regularly hire candidates with a bachelor's degree and limited bench experience. Companies in the Princeton and Parsippany areas often run new-graduate associate scientist programs. A co-op or internship completed through Rutgers University or NJIT, or an EIT-adjacent credential in a regulated environment, gives candidates a clear advantage when competing for entry-level openings.
Where can I find and apply to chemist jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to chemist jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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