Top 106 Chemist Jobs in Fairfield Nj

Chemist - Research & Development
DMI Personal Care —Wharton, NJ
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Synthetic Chemist
Leidos —Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
- $59,150 - $106,925 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
Senior Technologist, Data Center Fluids
bp —Wayne, NJ
- $105,000 - $160,000 a year
- Engineering
- Pass drug screening
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Parental leave
Analytical Chemist
Leidos —Picatinny Arsenal, NJ
- $59,150 - $106,925 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
Analytical Lab Tech
Zing Recruiting —Mahwah, NJ
- $24 - $28 an hour
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Dental insurance
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Extractable and Leachable Chemist I
SGS —Fairfield, NJ
- $24 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Cleaning
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Quality Control Chemist
Chemspec-API —Fairfield, NJ
- From $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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E&L Chemist II
SGS —Fairfield, NJ
- $65,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Production Chemist I
SOFIE —Totowa, NJ
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Bachelor's degree
Jr. Chemist
Sika —Lyndhurst, NJ
- $72,000 - $87,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Bachelor of Science
- Residential
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Analyst I - Wet Chemistry
SGS —Fairfield, NJ
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Analytical Chemist
Sunrise Pharma —Rahway, NJ
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- 2 years
Chemist
Sika —Lyndhurst, NJ
- $85,000 - $105,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Profit sharing
- Paid holidays
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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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Assoc. Scientist, Preclinical Dev.
Merck —Rahway, NJ
- $71,900 - $113,200 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
2d
Senior Specialist, QC Analytical
Bristol-Myers Squibb —Summit, NJ
- $40.97 - $49.64 an hour
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Chemist-Chemaid Research & Development Salaried SG&A
kdc/one —Saddle Brook, NJ
- $72,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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R&D Scientist
Elements Solutions Inc —Piscataway, NJ
- $71,822 - $107,732 a year
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
Scientist (2nd Shift) - Pharmaceutical Analytical Sciences (Onsite)
Merck —Rahway, NJ
- $87,300 - $137,400 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Skin Care Formulation Chemist - R&D
Tri-K Industries, Inc. —Denville, NJ
- $75,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- 3 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chemist - Research & Development

DMI Personal Care
Wharton, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$80,000 - $85,000 a year

Qualifications

Stability testing
Microsoft Outlook
Spreadsheets
Working as a chemist
Project management experience in manufacturing
Bachelor's degree
Titration
Chemistry
Managing projects
Research and development project management
Research & development

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Chemist is responsible for supporting the development, optimization, and evaluation of a wide range of personal care products including color cosmetics, skin care, and hair care products. This role requires a hands-on bench chemist who can effectively manage multiple projects while working in a fast-paced contract manufacturing environment. The Chemist will contribute to formulation development, product testing, and scale-up activities while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products that meet client and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and optimize formulations for personal care products including color cosmetics, skin care, and hair care products.
Perform hands-on laboratory work including batching, prototype development, formula modifications, and sample preparation.
Conduct stability, compatibility, and performance testing to evaluate product quality and robustness.
Assist in troubleshooting formulation challenges and support the development of practical solutions.
Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, regulatory, and project management teams to support product commercialization.
Support scale-up activities by preparing batch records, manufacturing instructions, and processing recommendations.
Maintain accurate and detailed formulation records, test results, and development documentation in accordance with GMP and internal procedures.
Participate in raw material evaluations and stay informed on industry trends, ingredient technologies, and market innovations.
Effectively manage multiple projects and meet development timelines in a fast-paced environment.
Perform additional tasks as assigned by R&D leadership.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Cosmetic Science, or a related scientific field.
2–5 years of experience in cosmetic or personal care formulation.
Experience formulating color cosmetics is preferred.
Experience formulating hair care products is preferred but not required.
Experience in contract manufacturing is preferred but not required.
Working knowledge of emulsion systems, suspensions, anhydrous products, and formulation stability principles.
Strong laboratory, troubleshooting, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods while performing laboratory work.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs (e.g., raw materials and finished products).

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship?

Work Location: In person

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chemist jobs in fairfield nj

Chemist - Research & Development

Synthetic Chemist

Senior Technologist, Data Center Fluids

Analytical Chemist

Analytical Lab Tech

Extractable and Leachable Chemist I

Quality Control Chemist

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Production Chemist I

Jr. Chemist

Analyst I - Wet Chemistry

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R&D Chemist (Junior Level) - Cosmetics & Skincare

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Senior Specialist, QC Analytical

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Scientist (2nd Shift) - Pharmaceutical Analytical Sciences (Onsite)

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