Top 1152 Research scientist 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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Principal Research Scientist - Autonomous Systems
Peraton —Basking Ridge, NJ
- $146,000 - $234,000 a year
- Computer science
- 7 years
- Computer Science
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Staff Applied Scientist - Agentic Interfaces
Datadog —New York, NY
- $276,000 - $345,000 a year
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
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Senior Research Scientist - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Montclair, NJ
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- Writing skills
- English
- Flexible schedule
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AI Research Scientist - Datadog AI Research (DAIR)
Datadog —New York, NY
- $320,000 - $400,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Employee stock purchase plan
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R&D Technician - Inorganic Materials
Queens Carbon —Cedar Grove, NJ
- $70,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Computer skills
- 1 year
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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R&D Associate
Experis —Montvale, NJ
- $35 - $50 an hour
- Contract
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Analytical R&D Technician
Experis —Montvale, NJ
- $28 - $30 an hour
- Contract
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Staff Applied Scientist - Dashboards
Datadog —New York, NY
- $276,000 - $345,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
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Analyst II, Chemistry Laboratory
SGS —Fairfield, NJ
- $28 - $33 an hour
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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R&D Scientist
Elements Solutions Inc —Piscataway, NJ
- $95,406 - $143,108 a year
- Analysis skills
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
HPLC Research Scientist
KLA —Totowa, NJ
- $106,000 - $180,200 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays
Research Scientist
Hudson Valley Technical Solutions —Montvale, NJ
- $76,920.05 - $92,634.91 a year
- Contract
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
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Human Subjects Research Compliance Specialist, Research - Clinical Trials, Full Time, Day
Valley Health System of Ridgewood NJ —Paramus, NJ
- $90,168.00 - $112,715.20 a year
- Full-time
- Nursing
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Commuter assistance
- AD&D insurance
People Research Scientist, People
Anthropic —New York, NY
- $285,000 - $380,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- SQL
- Parental leave
- Flexible schedule
Student Researcher, BS/MS, Fall 2026
Google —New York, NY
- $98,000 - $131,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- English
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
7d
Associate Manager / Manager, Project Services - Laboratories (Remote - East Coast)
IQVIA —Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
- $64,200 - $173,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Data analysis skills
- Work from home
CLINICAL TRIAL ASSOCIATE (multiple openings)
Zenith LifeScience —South Plainfield, NJ
- $111,925 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
Visiting Researcher
Rutgers University —Newark, NJ
- $25,000 - $250,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- University
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
DRUG SAFETY ASSOCIATE (multiple openings)
Zenith LifeScience —South Plainfield, NJ
- $111,925 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Scripting

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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
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

Work Location: In person

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research scientist jobs in fairfield nj

Chemist - Research & Development

Principal Research Scientist - Autonomous Systems

Staff Applied Scientist - Agentic Interfaces

Senior Research Scientist - AI Trainer

AI Research Scientist - Datadog AI Research (DAIR)

R&D Technician - Inorganic Materials

R&D Associate

Analytical R&D Technician

Staff Applied Scientist - Dashboards

Analyst II, Chemistry Laboratory

R&D Scientist

HPLC Research Scientist

Research Scientist

Human Subjects Research Compliance Specialist, Research - Clinical Trials, Full Time, Day

People Research Scientist, People

Student Researcher, BS/MS, Fall 2026

Associate Manager / Manager, Project Services - Laboratories (Remote - East Coast)

CLINICAL TRIAL ASSOCIATE (multiple openings)

Visiting Researcher

DRUG SAFETY ASSOCIATE (multiple openings)

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