Associate Scientist, Analytical

Location:

Allendale, NJ, US

Req ID: 4981

Job Type:

Edgewell is not just a company, but a vibrant global community of 6,800 visionaries, doers, and makers. Our family of over 25 personal care brands serves people in more than 50 countries. We are dedicated to infusing joyfulness into every aspect of our work. Our pledge goes beyond our products, with our fundamental value of People First guiding us to foster a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment where every team member can flourish and celebrate our shared achievements.

Position Summary:

This following are key responsibilities for this position:

To provide analytical/technical support for product development, quality, product safety and regulatory departments
To perform method validations, method transfers and method equivalencies
To develop raw material and finished formula specs and analytical reports
To update and maintain SOP’s relative to department

Accountabilities

Performs routine/non-routine chemical analyses on both finished formulations and raw materials; analyzes and interprets data and reports results
Validates analytical test methods
Provides technical assistance to other departments
Develops raw material specifications, finished product specifications and SOPs in concert with Product Development and Quality
Participates in one to two R&D teams/task forces designed to improve R&D systems.
Keeps current with analytical technical literature and developments in analytical instrumentation.
Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Education, Skills and Experience

B.S degree in chemistry/chemical engineering or related field
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Analytical and/or QC of consumer products, pharmaceutical, food industries or government agency
Experience in a GxP environment
Good computer skills (MS Office) and experience in operating computerized laboratory instruments such as HPLC, GC and FT-IR
Working knowledge of Chromatographic Data Systems (i.e., Chromeleon, Empower)

Desirable Education, Skills and Experience

Working knowledge of the principles and applications of spectroscopy, chromatography, wet analytical chemistry and statistics
Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize and work well under pressure, with moderate supervision
Good verbal and written communication skills
Able to communicate with all levels of management
Good team/interpersonal skills
Results-oriented and self-motivating.
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to display a degree of flexibility and adapt effectively to change.

The salary range for this position is $56,000 - $84,000. Actual base salary offered to a candidate may vary based upon factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance.

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Edgewell is an equal opportunity employer. We do all we can to create a collaborative and diverse global team, where good ideas can thrive, and our colleagues can learn and lead. We prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. We listen deeply and speak directly to create an environment that’s open to difference. We aim to bring joy to not only the products we create and the people we serve, but our colleagues across the globe too.