Associate Scientist

Job Title: Associate Scientist Location: Princeton, NJ Type: Contract Work Model: On-Site Hours: M-F 8:30 -4:30

Overview

Responsibilities

• Support scientists in the development and evaluation of new technologies, formulations, and methodologies for innovative pet care products.
• Prepare pet care litter and additive product prototypes according to established procedures and project requirements.
• Conduct laboratory testing, product evaluations, stability studies, and other experimental activities to support research objectives.
• Assist chemists with day-to-day laboratory operations, formulation activities, and consumer experience-related projects.
• Utilize standard laboratory techniques and equipment, including pH measurement, viscosity testing, titrations, analytical balances, and mixing procedures.
• Maintain laboratory organization, cleanliness, equipment, and materials to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Manage ingredient inventories and support general laboratory maintenance activities.
• Accurately document experimental procedures, results, observations, and conclusions in accordance with company standards.
• Analyze and communicate findings to scientists, chemists, and project teams.
• Perform routine laboratory tasks and recurring studies while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Follow all applicable safety, quality, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or a related Life Sciences discipline required.
• Chemistry degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months of laboratory experience within consumer packaged goods (CPG), home care, personal care, pharmaceutical, or related scientific industries.
• Experience supporting research, development, formulation, testing, or quality activities in a laboratory environment.
• Experience with organizations such as Firmenich, L'Oréal, Colgate-Palmolive, Johnson & Johnson, or similar environments is highly desirable.
• Batching or formulation experience is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with wet chemistry techniques, including pH testing, viscosity measurements, titrations, and sample preparation.
• Proficiency using analytical balances, laboratory mixing equipment, and other standard laboratory instrumentation.
• Ability to conduct routine laboratory testing, stability studies, and experimental evaluations.
• Strong documentation and recordkeeping skills.
• Comfortable performing laboratory housekeeping activities, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and general lab upkeep.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-priority laboratory environment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow direction from senior scientists and chemists.
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and strong work ethic.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

#M3 Ref: #558-Scientific