Top 23 Organic chemist Jobs in New Jersey

Synthetic Chemist
Leidos —Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
- $59,150 - $106,925 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Synthetic Organic/Polymer Chemist II
Ashland —Bridgewater, NJ
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Analytical Scientist – Organic Chemist
Primera Analytical Solutions —Princeton, NJ
- Mid-level
Research Chemists
Anichem —North Brunswick, NJ
- Email
- Mid-level
- 1 year
Sr. Researcher
Nouryon —Bridgewater, NJ
- $88,000 - $144,440 a year
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Project management
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Sr. Scientist, Chemistry
Merck —Rahway, NJ
- $117,000 - $184,200 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Senior Laboratory Chemist
Weston Solutions —Edison, NJ
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Research Scientist (Synthetic Chemistry)
Universal Display Corporation —Ewing, NJ
- $105,000 - $120,000 a year
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Employee stock purchase plan
Analytical Chemist
Leidos —Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
- $59,150 - $106,925 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
Senior Chemist
Isolatek —Stanhope, NJ
- $130,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Math
- Bachelor's degree
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Scientist, Chemical Process Development
Bristol-Myers Squibb —New Brunswick, NJ
- $104,300 - $126,391 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Fair chance
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Associate Principal Scientist, Process Chemistry
Merck —Rahway, NJ
- $142,400 - $224,100 a year
- Full-time
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Travel
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Organic Chemist – Small Molecule Synthesis- Full time
ACS Scientific Inc —Berkeley Heights, NJ
- $7,500 - $10,500 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Profit sharing
- Health insurance
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Lead Research Scientist
Croda —Plainsboro, NJ
- $120,000 - $145,000 a year
- Online Application
- Continuous improvement
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Research Assistant
Venenum Career Site —Township of Hamilton, NJ
- Full-time
- Sales
- Research
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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R&D Chemist (Junior Level) - Cosmetics & Skincare
Englewood Lab, Inc. —Totowa, NJ
- $60,000 - $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Research Assistant
Genesis Global Group —Township of Hamilton, NJ
- Full-time
- Sales
- Research
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Principal Development Chemist
Henkel —Bridgewater, NJ
- $95,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Research Assistant
Dept_PhysLoc_OrgGroup —Township of Hamilton, NJ
- Full-time
- Sales
- Research
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Senior Research and Development Chemist
Innovative Resin Systems —Newark, NJ
- $74,000 - $87,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Synthetic Chemist

Leidos -
Picatinny Arsenal, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$59,150 - $106,925 a year

Qualifications

Chromatographs
Chemical separation processes
Materials analysis (analytical chemistry specialty)
Materials science
Spectroscopic techniques

Full Job Description

Description

The Defense Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Synthetic Chemist to work at our Picatinny Arsenal, NJ site Conduct synthesis, scaleup, and characterization of novel materials.

Primary Responsibilities.

Conduct ongoing literature searches to develop and maintain awareness of latest ingredients, processes, and techniques.

Design and execute novel approaches to the synthesis of new materials.

Develop alternate more efficient methods for the synthesis of existing materials.

Conduct process optimization and scale up studies for large scale preparation of these materials

Characterize all materials utilizing state-of-the-art analytic techniques.

Prepare technical report and presentations.

Develop novel ideas and contribute to proposals.

Basic Qualifications.

BS/MS in organic chemistry with 2-6 years relevant experience.

Demonstrated experience developing and executing synthesis of new materials.

Knowledge and hands-on experience with analytical methods for the separation and characterization of materials to include chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.

Ability to work in a team-based environment.

US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications.

Higher degree preferred.

Knowledge of energetic materials a plus.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

May 13, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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