Junior Chemist Job Listing at Kelly Services in Clifton, NJ (Job ID 10121677)

Description

Entry Level Associate Chemist – Hackensack, NJ- $24.00/hour
Job Summary
The Associate Chemist will support the development and commercialization of hair care and personal care products, with a strong focus on color matching, small-scale formulation, batch scale-up, and stability program execution. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate color replication of market products, supporting raw material evaluations, and maintaining compliance within GMP/GLP environments. Key Responsibilities

• Perform small-scale batching and color matching for hair care products to align with market benchmarks.
• Recreate and match existing product colors using approved raw materials and industry-standard ingredient systems.
• Support batch scale-up activities from lab-scale to pilot-scale production.
• Conduct and manage stability testing, including sample pulls, documentation, and monitoring of color and formula integrity over time.
• Assist in formulation development and optimization of hair care products, including shampoos and color systems.
• Provide raw material support, including evaluation, testing, and documentation of ingredient functionality and compatibility.
• Document experimental work using electronic data and document control systems.
• Ensure compliance with GMP/GLP standards, internal SOPs, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Knowledgeable with color matching and small-scale batching.
• Knowledge of stability testing protocols and raw material functionality.
• Familiarity with GMP/GLP environments and electronic documentation systems.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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