Senior Research Chemist

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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.

• →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.

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.

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. 

• 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.

• 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

• 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.