Research Chemist

Church & Dwight Co., Inc. • Princeton, NJ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Church & Dwight is seeking a Research Chemist to support the Fabric Care Performance Additive business. This role is responsible for the design, development, and optimization of new and existing fabric care additive formulations from concept through commercialization, supporting innovation and lifecycle management across the portfolio. The Research Chemist will lead formulation development and product optimization initiatives, leveraging technical expertise and data-driven problem solving. This role partners cross-functionally with Marketing, Packaging, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Safety, Legal, and Consumer Relations to ensure successful product development, commercialization, and ongoing product support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• 4+ years of laboratory experience.
• Experience in product development.
• Strong technical knowledge, creativity, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and data integrity.
• Agile mindset with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• Experience in consumer products, fabric care, or related manufacturing environments.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, formulate, and develop new and existing consumer product formulations from concept through commercialization.
• Analyze experimental data, provide technical recommendations, and maintain accurate documentation and reporting of results.
• Independently manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Translate technical findings into clear, concise insights and presentations for cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.
• Support marketed products to ensure operational continuity and maintain competitiveness within the category.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Packaging, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, Safety, Legal, and Consumer Relations teams.
• Serve as technical project leader and subject matter expert for assigned initiatives.
• Provide direction and oversight to temporary employees as needed.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• basic life insurance
• paid vacation and sick time
• Paid Parental Leave
• paid holidays
• floating holidays
• vacation days
• Church & Dwight 401(k) retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing)
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level